Northwest Austin | April 2026

Transportation

BY BRITTANY ANDERSON

3 transportation updates for Northwest Austin residents

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1 183 Mobility Project Project: The project features two express lanes in each direction on US 183 and a general purpose lane to bring the number of nontolled lanes to four in each direction. Update: According to the Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority, ongoing nighttime lane closures are expected through at least May. • Timeline: 2022-26 • Cost: $612 million • Funding source: federal funding, sale of toll revenue bonds

2 Oak Knoll Flood Risk Reduction Project: The project will improve the storm drain system in part of the Oak Knoll neighborhood to reduce the risk of ooding. Update: According to Austin Capital Delivery Services, crews will next install storm drains along Woodcrest Drive and Columbia Oaks Court, with a 24-hour agger station on Columbia Oaks Drive and J. Gregg Cove set up to control trac. • Timeline: 2025-27 • Cost: $9 million • Funding source: city of Austin 2018 bond

3 Burnet Road Mobility Program Project: The project will feature updated trac signals, improved crossings, bus stop improvements, raised medians and more on Burnet Road from White Horse Trail to US 183. Update: Construction on Segments C2 and C4 began March 5. Per Austin Transportation and Public Works, two sets of crews will work along the corridor toward US 183 throughout 2026. • Timeline: 2026-28 • Cost : $64 million • Funding source: city of Austin 2016 Mobility Bond

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