Transportation
BY HALEY MCLEOD
Far West Blvd. exit closed on southbound MoPac The Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority, the agency responsible for building and manag- ing toll fares on many of the express lanes in the Austin area, has announced the closure of the Far West Boulevard exit on southbound MoPac beginning July 20 as work progresses on the 183
Light rail construction contracts narrowed Austin Transit Partnership, which is tasked with building Austin’s light rail, announced Aug. 5 three firms have been selected for the final round of evaluation for an estimated $3 billion design and construction contract. In a nutshell ATP outlined a few things they looked for: • Innovative designs that meet technical needs and reflect Austin’s character • Plans for construction in a way that keep the city moving during the build • Up-to-date construction costs early in the design process to stay on budget The finalists are Austin Rail Constructors, FCC Construction Inc. and Kiewit Infrastruc- ture South Co. The firms will now submit proposals to ATP by Oct. 24.
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SOURCE: CENTRAL TEXAS REGIONAL MOBILITY AUTHORITY/COMMUNITY IMPACT
This work is part of the last phase of construc- tion closures in this area as the highway project nears completion in 2026. The exit will remain closed for the remainder of the year. Crews will work as quickly and safely as possible to reopen on time or ahead of schedule, the agency stated in a news release. Construction is dependent on weather, as well as a variety of other logistical factors, the release states.
Detour routes and alternate exits are available, with on-road signage present to help guide drivers. About the project The $612 million project aims to relieve congestion along 183 North—the 9-mile section of road between MoPac and SH 45—by adding two toll lanes in each direction that will con- nect to the existing tolls on MoPac and 183A in Cedar Park.
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