Read about the following transportation updates in Southwest Austin that could affect commutes.
Ongoing projects
Slaughter Lane Corridor Improvements
Project: Work involves mobility and safety improvements along Slaughter Lane between MoPac and Brodie Lane.
Update: As of March 12, there are two lanes open in each direction from MoPac to Brodie Lane, with ongoing construction. Work has begun on the shared-use path westbound from Brodie Lane.
Oak Hill Parkway
Project: The 7-mile stretch of highway has been undergoing a $677 million 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: The Convict Hill Road signal at the eastbound Hwy. 290 frontage road is temporarily out of service.
Timeline: 2022-26 (total project)Cost: $677 million allocated for the entire projectFunding source: TxDOT
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