Check out some upcoming, ongoing or completed transportation projects in the Northwest Austin area.
Upcoming projects
West Rundberg Lane Extension
Project: The project extends West Rundberg Lane from Burnet Road to Metric Boulevard, including an expansion of the roadway from two lanes to four lanes with a raised median, an 8-foot shared-use path on both sides, and storm sewer, water and wastewater improvements.
Update: The project is currently in the design phase, per Austin Transportation and Public Works officials.
Timeline: TBDCost: $10 millionFunding source: Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization and city of Austin bondOngoing projects
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 (C2), Bright Verde Way to MoPac (C3) and US 183 to Bright Verde Way (C4).
Update: City officials held a groundbreaking March 5 to kick off the start of construction on segments C2 and C4. According to TPW, two sets of crews will work simultaneously along the corridor toward US 183 throughout the rest of 2026. C2 is expected to be complete in July 2027, followed by C4 in October 2027 and C3 in December 2028.
Timeline: 2026-28Cost: $64 millionFunding source: 2016 Mobility BondCompleted projects
183 North southbound express lanes, direct connector
Project: The 183 North Mobility Project includes 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: The southbound express lane and direct connector opened Feb. 28, according to the Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority. Ongoing lane closures are still expected as crews wrap up connections, landscape the area and add other finishing touches.
Timeline: 2022-26Cost: $612 millionFunding source: federal funding, sale of toll revenue bonds
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