Check out three transportation project updates in Northwest Austin that could impact your commute.
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, crews are working to complete concrete surface grinding and paving along the main lanes, with various lane closures beginning at 8 p.m. Work is expected to last throughout the summer. Crews have already completed and opened the northbound and southbound express lanes and direct connectors as part of the overall project.
- Timeline: 2022-26
- Cost: $612 million
- Funding source: federal funding, sale of toll revenue bonds
Burnet 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 (C2), Bright Verde Way to MoPac (C3) and US 183 to Bright Verde Way (C4).
Update: According to Austin Transportation and Public Works officials, all three segments are officially under construction as of early June. C2 is expected to be complete in July 2027, followed by C4 in October 2027 and C3 in December 2028.
- Timeline: 2026-28
- Cost: $64 million
- Funding source: 2016 Mobility Bond
Spicewood Springs Road Regional Mobility Project
Project: The project includes widening the two-lane road into a four-lane road with left-turn bays, creating two water detention ponds and pedestrian and bicycle shared-use paths, and improving the storm drain system, water transmission and wastewater lines.
Update: According to city information, crews adjusted travel routes south of Adirondack Trail in March with signage and temporary lane markings to shift traffic to the western side of the right of way. The road remains in one lane in each direction from Adirondack Trail to the top of the hill and is on track to reach substantial completion by late 2026.
