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Dallas leaders to vote on new convention center height to save historic viaducts
By Lori Brown at FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)
· June 19, 2026
· 1 min read
The Dallas City Council will vote Wednesday on whether to raise the new convention center back to its original height to keep the Jefferson and Houston viaducts connected to downtown.
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The Dallas City Council's upcoming vote on the new convention center's height has significant implications for the city's infrastructure and connectivity. Raising the convention center back to its original height would allow the Jefferson and Houston viaducts to remain connected to downtown, maintaining a crucial link between the city's central business district and surrounding neighborhoods. This decision could impact not only downtown Dallas but also neighboring cities like Southlake , which rely on a well-connected and accessible Dallas for business and tourism. The viaducts have long been a vital part of the city's transportation network, and altering their connectivity could have far-reaching effects on traffic patterns and local economies. As the council prepares to make its decision, residents and business owners in the Dallas-Fort Worth area will be watching closely to see how this vote affects the region's development and growth.
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Category: government ·
Published: June 19, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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