Transportation
BY COMMUNITY IMPACT STAFF
Ongoing projects
290
Dripping Springs
3
TIMBERLINE RD.
MOPAC
1
71
1826
4
W. SLAUGHTER LN.
12
5
STEPHENSON FIELD
Southwest Austin
35
2
WALLACE ST.
MERCER ST.
4 Slaughter Lane Corridor Improvements
1626
45
2
between RM 1826 and William Cannon Drive on Feb. 19 • Timeline: 2022-2026 • Cost: $677 million allocated for the entire project • Funding source: TxDOT 5 I-35 South Improvements Project: Two non-tolled HOV managed lanes in each direction will be added along I-35 from Hwy. 71 to SH 45 SE. This will include a new southbound bypass lane at Stassney Lane and William Cannon Drive. Pedestrian and bicycle facilities will also be added along the corridor. Update: Crews are building elevated lanes between Hwy. 71 and Slaughter Lane. Nightly closures and detours are in effect. • Timeline: 2022-2028 • Cost: $548 million • Funding Sources: TxDOT, Capitol Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Project: Mobility and safety improvements along Slaughter Lane between MoPac and Brodie Lane. Update: As of Feb. 9, eastbound Slaughter Lane has been reduced to one lane. When work shifts, the westbound lane will also be reduced to one lane. • Timeline: February 2026 - March 2026 (lane closure) • Cost: $23 million (total project) • Funding Sources: City of Austin 2016 Mobility Bond
290
SAN MARCOS ST.
BLUFF ST.
COLLEGE ST.
45
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College Street, San Marcos Street and Old Fitzhugh Road will be closed to accommodate foot traffic and a walking parade. • Timeline: Mercer Street from Bluff Street to Hwy. 290, April 23-26; Bluff Street, College Street and San Marcos Street from Hwy. 290 to Mercer Street, April 24-26; Wallace Street from RR 12 to Bluff Street, April 24-27; Old Fitzhugh Road from Mercer Street to Stephenson field, April 24-26 • Cost: $223,602 (Founder’s Day Festival) • Funding source: City of Dripping Springs
Upcoming projects
1 Old Fitzhugh Road Project: The city of Dripping Springs is aiming to beautify Old Fitzhugh Road while improving traffic flow, pedestrian access and connectivity. Update: Old Fitzhugh Road will be restricted to one- way operations throughout construction. Driveway closures and reconstruction of private driveways will be coordinated with property owners in advance of construction. • Timeline: Spring 2026–spring 2028 • Cost: $4.7 million • Funding source: City of Dripping Springs, Hays County Parks and Open Space Grant, Texas Department of Transportation 2 Founder’s Day closures Project: Several streets will be closed in April for the Founder’s Day Festival and Parade. Update: Mercer Street, Wallace Street, Bluff Street,
Ongoing projects
3 Oak Hill Parkway Project: The 7-mile stretch of highway has been undergoing a facelift since 2021. TxDOT is currently reconstructing Hwy. 290 in Oak Hill, transforming the existing four-lane, undivided roadway to a six-lane divided highway with new frontage roads and 14 miles of shared- use paths, according to TxDOT documents. Update: Eastbound US 290 mainlanes reopened
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SOUTHWEST AUSTIN - DRIPPING SPRINGS EDITION
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