The Dallas City Council is set to vote on a plan to redesign the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, a project that has been delayed twice already. The plan’s impact on traffic between Downtown Dallas and Oak Cliff has been a point of contention, with some council members and residents opposing the closure of the Jefferson Boulevard and Houston Street Viaducts.
Cost and Timeline
The quicker, cheaper convention center redesign would close the viaducts, while the redesign that maintains access could cost the city millions of dollars. The city is already facing a budget shortfall, and any further delay could cost $1.4 million per month, according to Visit Dallas.
The convention center is currently scheduled to reopen in 2030. The City Council is expected to take up the issue on Wednesday, June 24th.
Original reporting: Dallas TX News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
