Representatives from the Texas Department of Transportation were joined by local and state officials Aug. 22 to break ground on the new US 183 frontage roads project.
The details
The project will add two non-tolled, grade-separated lanes on each side of 183A Toll, running between RM 1431 and Avery Ranch Boulevard, according to a TxDOT news release. Preliminary construction and signage began in late July.
The project has been in the works since 2018, according to TxDOT, which awarded the construction contract to Webber LLC earlier this year. The project will cost $139 million and is expected to be completed in 2029, weather permitting.
What they're saying
“This is a fantastic improvement for mobility and for economic development for Cedar Park, for Austin, and for Williamson County and all of us,” said Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) Executive Director Ashby Johnson in the release.
What else?
According to the TxDOT website, the increased growth and development in the region have necessitated creating relief routes to keep traffic flowing. The new routes will help alleviate backup on the toll road while allowing traffic to continue flowing during maintenance periods.
The stated goals of the project, according to TxDOT documents, are to:
Increase mobility by providing an alternate route for 183A Toll traffic
Improve safety by bringing the roads up to current TxDOT standards
Reduce environmental impact by cutting emissions from idling cars
Allow more flexibility for Cedar Park to grow
