Check out the latest updates on three Northwest Austin transportation projects, including a flood risk reduction project, a major Burnet Road overhaul and the final touches on the 183 North Mobility Project.
Project: The project features two express lanes in each direction on US 183, a general-purpose lane to bring the number of nontolled lanes to four in each direction, new shared-use path connections, new sidewalks and cross-street connections for bicycles and pedestrians.
Update: According to the Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority, ongoing nighttime lane closures are expected through at least May as crews perform roadway surface milling and paving, installation of final pavement markings and pavement cleaning.
Timeline: 2022-26Cost: $612 millionFunding source: federal funding, sale of toll revenue bondsBurnet Road Mobility Program
Project: The project will feature updated traffic signals, improved crossings, bus stop improvements, trail connections, curb extensions, drainage improvements, Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant shared-use paths, raised medians and more on Burnet Road from White Horse Trail to US 183 (Segment C2), Bright Verde Way to MoPac (Segment C3) and US 183 to Bright Verde Way (Segment C4).
Update: Construction on Segments C2 and C4 began March 5. According to Austin Transportation and Public Works, two sets of crews will work simultaneously along the corridor toward US 183 throughout the rest of the year before completing C2 in July 2027 and C4 in October 2027.
Timeline: 2026-28Cost: $12 million (C2), $29 million (C3), $23 million (C4)Funding source: 2016 Mobility BondOak Knoll Flood Risk Reduction
Project: The project is part of the Watershed Protection Department’s Capital Improvement Program and will improve the storm drain system in part of the Oak Knoll neighborhood to reduce the risk of flooding, including the installation of new storm drain pipes and inlets on several roads and easements, and increasing the capacity of the Chelsea Moor detention pond.
Update: According to Austin Capital Delivery Services, crews have installed and tested new waterlines along Columbia Oaks Drive, Columbia Oaks Court and the first section of Oak Knoll. Crews will next install storm drains along Woodcrest Drive and Columbia Oaks Court, during which time a 24-hour flagger station on Columbia Oaks Drive and J. Gregg Cove will be set up to control traffic.
Timeline: 2025-27Cost: $9 millionFunding source: city of Austin 2018 bond
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