Transportation
BY SIENNA WIGHT
Check out 2 transportation updates impacting your commute in Southwest Austin
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2 Oak Hill Parkway Project: TxDOT is reconstructing Hwy. 290 in Oak Hill, transforming the existing four-lane roadway to a six-lane divided highway with new frontage roads and 14 miles of shared-use paths. Update: In mid-May, A the Hwy. 290 and SH 71 yovers will open. B The Convict Hill cross-street bridge opened in April. • Timeline: 2022-26 (total project) • Cost: $677 million • Funding source: TxDOT
1 Old Fitzhugh Road Project: Road construction will improve tra c ow, pedestrian access and connectivity. Update: Old Fitzhugh Road will be restricted to one- way operations throughout construction. • Timeline: August 2026-June 2028 • Cost: $8.9 million • Funding sources: city of Dripping Springs, Dripping Springs Water Supply, Hays County Parks and Open Space Advisory Commission, Texas Department of Transportation
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