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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">System:</strong> Electronic toll collection (TollTag) + ZipCash license plate billing<br>
<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Coverage:</strong> Spur 303 between Grand Prairie and Dallas across Mountain Creek Lake<br>
<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Length:</strong> 7,425-foot bridge, 2.5-mile total roadway<br>
<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Technology:</strong> RFID transponders, ANPR cameras, open road tolling<br>
<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Operator:</strong> North Texas Tollway Authority (NTTA)
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">No, you don't need TollTag to use Mountain Creek Lake Bridge - but you'll pay double without one. The bridge operates with NTTA's electronic toll collection system, accepting TollTag for the lowest rates or billing ZipCash customers at twice the TollTag rate.</p>

<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Key Reality:</strong> ZipCash customers pay $2.50 versus TollTag's $1.25 for the same crossing (as of July 2025). For daily commuters crossing the bridge, this difference adds up to $325 annually in unnecessary fees.</p>

<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">2025 Update:</strong> NTTA increased toll rates July 1, 2025, as part of the system-wide rate adjustment. The bridge now costs $1.25 with TollTag or $2.50 with ZipCash, reflecting the new policy where ZipCash customers pay double the TollTag rate.</p>

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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Mountain Creek Lake Bridge uses a flat-rate toll structure based on vehicle axle count, with tolls collected at the western end of the bridge near Grand Prairie.</p>

<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 20px 0 10px 0;">Current Toll Rates (Effective July 1, 2025)</h3>

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<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Vehicle Class</th>
<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">TollTag Rate</th>
<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">ZipCash Rate</th>
<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Annual Savings</th>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">2-Axle (Cars, SUVs, Pickups)</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">$1.25</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">$2.50</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">$325 (daily use)</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">3-Axle (Large trucks, RVs)</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">$1.88</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">$3.75</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">$487 (daily use)</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">4-Axle (Trucks, Buses)</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">$2.50</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">$5.00</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">$650 (daily use)</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">5-Axle (Tractor-trailers)</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">$3.13</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">$6.25</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">$812 (daily use)</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">6+ Axle (Heavy trucks)</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">$3.75</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">$7.50</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">$975 (daily use)</td>
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<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 20px 0 10px 0;">Route Connections and Regional Benefits</h3>

<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Mountain Creek Lake Bridge serves as a vital connection between Dallas and Tarrant counties:</p>

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<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Eastern Access</th>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Primary Route</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Grand Prairie (Spur 303)</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Dallas (Spur 303)</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Tarrant County to Dallas County</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Western Approach</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">SE 14th Street</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Mountain Creek Parkway</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Direct lake crossing</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Alternative Routes</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">I-20 corridor</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Belt Line Road</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Longer detour required</td>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">You can use the following toll payment methods to pay tolls at Mountain Creek Lake Bridge:</p>

<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">1. TollTag Electronic Payment (Recommended):</strong></p>
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<li>NTTA TollTag: Lowest rates, automatic account deduction</li>
<li>Out-of-state tags: TxTag, EZ TAG, K-Tag, PikePass accepted</li>
<li>Free TollTag with no monthly fees</li>
<li>Automatic account replenishment from credit/debit card</li>
</ul>

<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">2. ZipCash License Plate Billing:</strong></p>
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<li>Automatic license plate recognition at toll plaza</li>
<li>Invoice mailed to registered vehicle owner</li>
<li>Double the TollTag rate (100% premium)</li>
<li>25-day payment cycle with late fees if unpaid</li>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">3. Payment Options:</strong></p>
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<li>Online: Pay ZipCash bills at ntta.org</li>
<li>Phone: Call 972-818-NTTA (6882) or 817-731-NTTA (6882)</li>
<li>In-person: NTTA Customer Service Centers</li>
<li>Auto-pay: Link credit/debit card to TollTag account</li>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;">To calculate toll costs for cars, trucks, motorcycles and all vehicle types across Texas toll roads, use TollGuru Texas toll calculator</p>

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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">July 1, 2025 Rate Increase:</strong></p>
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<li>TollTag rates increased to $1.25 for 2-axle vehicles</li>
<li>ZipCash rates doubled to $2.50 for 2-axle vehicles</li>
<li>All vehicle classes received proportional increases</li>
<li>Part of NTTA system-wide rate adjustment</li>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">ZipCash Rate Structure Change:</strong></p>
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<li>ZipCash now costs 100% more than TollTag (previously 50% more)</li>
<li>Change affects all NTTA facilities including the bridge</li>
<li>Intended to offset rising collection costs</li>
<li>Encourages electronic toll tag adoption</li>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Maintenance and Improvements:</strong></p>
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<li>Regular overnight closures for bridge maintenance and restriping</li>
<li>Enhanced lighting systems for improved safety</li>
<li>Updated toll plaza equipment for better reliability</li>
<li>Improved emergency response protocols</li>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Using ZipCash for Regular Crossings:</strong></p>
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<li>Daily commuters waste $325+ annually without TollTag</li>
<li>ZipCash bills can lead to late fees if not paid promptly</li>
<li>Multiple unpaid bills trigger habitual violator status</li>
<li>TollTag provides immediate toll convenience</li>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Ignoring Maintenance Closures:</strong></p>
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<li>Bridge closes periodically for maintenance and repairs</li>
<li>Overnight closures typically occur on weekends</li>
<li>Detour routes via I-20 add significant travel time</li>
<li>Check NTTA website for scheduled closures</li>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Driving Safety Issues:</strong></p>
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<li>Bridge is 2.5 miles long with limited shoulders</li>
<li>Strong winds can affect high-profile vehicles</li>
<li>No wrong-way driving - serious accidents have occurred</li>
<li>Maintain safe following distances on the bridge</li>
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<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Type</th>
<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">TollTag Rate</th>
<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Length</th>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Mountain Creek Lake Bridge</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Lake crossing bridge</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">$1.25</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">2.5 miles</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">[[lewisville-lake-toll-bridge|Lewisville Lake Toll Bridge]]</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Lake crossing bridge</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">$1.35</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">1.9 miles</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">[[addison-airport-toll-tunnel|Addison Airport Toll Tunnel]]</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Underground tunnel</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">$0.77</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">0.7 miles</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">[[dallas-north-tollway|Dallas North Tollway]]</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Highway system</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">$0.22/mile</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">33 miles</td>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">North Texas Tollway Authority (NTTA) System:</strong></p>
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<li>[[ntta-tolltag|NTTA TollTag]] - Electronic toll collection system</li>
<li>[[dallas-north-tollway|Dallas North Tollway]] - Major north-south NTTA facility</li>
<li>[[president-george-bush-turnpike|President George Bush Turnpike]] - Major east-west NTTA facility</li>
<li>[[sam-rayburn-tollway|Sam Rayburn Tollway]] - Connects to regional network</li>
</ul>

<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Related Dallas-Fort Worth Facilities:</strong></p>
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<li>[[lewisville-lake-toll-bridge|Lewisville Lake Toll Bridge]] - Northern lake crossing</li>
<li>[[addison-airport-toll-tunnel|Addison Airport Toll Tunnel]] - Airport underpass</li>
<li>[[chisholm-trail-parkway|Chisholm Trail Parkway]] - NTTA's Fort Worth facility</li>
<li>[[sh-360-tollway|SH 360 Tollway]] - Arlington area tollway</li>
</ul>

<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Regional Connections:</strong></p>
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<li>[[grand-prairie-tolls|Grand Prairie Tolls]] - City toll information</li>
<li>[[dallas-county-tolls|Dallas County Tolls]] - County-wide toll facilities</li>
<li>[[tarrant-county-tolls|Tarrant County Tolls]] - Regional toll network</li>
<li>[[mountain-creek-lake|Mountain Creek Lake]] - Recreational lake information</li>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Route Planning:</strong></p>
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<li>Direct connection between Grand Prairie and Dallas</li>
<li>Links Spur 303 across Mountain Creek Lake</li>
<li>Saves detour via I-20 corridor</li>
<li>Available 24/7 except during maintenance closures</li>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Cost Considerations:</strong></p>
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<li>One-time cost: $1.25 with TollTag vs. $2.50 with ZipCash</li>
<li>Daily commuter: $325 annual savings with TollTag</li>
<li>Weekly usage: $65 annual savings with TollTag</li>
<li>Monthly usage: $30 annual savings with TollTag</li>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Alternative Routes:</strong></p>
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<li>I-20 corridor: Free but adds 15-20 minutes to trip</li>
<li>Belt Line Road: Free alternative but longer route</li>
<li>I-30 corridor: Free but congested during peak hours</li>
<li>Surface streets: Multiple free options with longer travel times</li>
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<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 15px 0 8px 0;">How long is Mountain Creek Lake Bridge?</h3>
<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">The bridge itself is 7,425 feet long, while the entire roadway from Grand Prairie to Dallas is 2.5 miles in total length. The bridge spans Mountain Creek Lake in the southwestern part of Dallas County.</p>

<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 15px 0 8px 0;">When was Mountain Creek Lake Bridge built?</h3>
<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Construction began in 1977 and the bridge opened to traffic in 1979. It was NTTA's first toll bridge project and remains one of the longest bridge spans in the NTTA system.</p>

<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 15px 0 8px 0;">Where is the toll collected on Mountain Creek Lake Bridge?</h3>
<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Tolls are collected at the western end of the bridge near Grand Prairie. The toll plaza is equipped for electronic toll collection in both directions, so you pay the same rate whether traveling eastbound or westbound.</p>

<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 15px 0 8px 0;">Can trucks use Mountain Creek Lake Bridge?</h3>
<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Yes, trucks can use the bridge with standard height and weight restrictions. Toll rates increase with axle count, ranging from $1.25 for cars to $3.75 for 6+ axle trucks with TollTag.</p>

<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 15px 0 8px 0;">Does the bridge ever close for maintenance?</h3>
<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Yes, the bridge periodically closes for maintenance, typically overnight on weekends. NTTA provides advance notice and detour routes via I-20. Check ntta.org for scheduled closures before traveling.</p>

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<li>[[ntta-tolltag|NTTA TollTag]] - Electronic toll collection system</li>
<li>[[lewisville-lake-toll-bridge|Lewisville Lake Toll Bridge]] - Northern lake crossing</li>
<li>[[ntta-toll-roads|NTTA Toll Roads]] - Complete North Texas system</li>
<li>[[texas-toll-violations|Texas Toll Violations]] - Violation resolution procedures</li>
<li>[[grand-prairie-tolls|Grand Prairie Tolls]] - City toll information</li>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">NTTA Contact Information:</strong></p>
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<li>NTTA Customer Service: 972-818-NTTA (6882) or 817-731-NTTA (6882)</li>
<li>TollTag Support: Available 24/7 online at ntta.org</li>
<li>ZipCash Billing: Pay online or call customer service</li>
<li>Emergency: 911 or NTTA Roadside Assistance</li>
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