Check out the latest updates on upcoming and ongoing transportation projects across Northwest Austin.
Upcoming
Parmer Lane
Project: In 2021, Parmer Lane was identified as part of the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization's Readiness Program. The program is a partnership between CAMPO and TxDOT to plan for future transportation needs. At a Sept. 14 CAMPO Transportation Policy Meeting, one proposal considered converting Parmer Lane, between RM 1431 and MoPac, into a four-lane highway with four frontage road lanes north of SH 45, two highway lanes plus six frontage road lanes south of SH 45.
Update: The recommendation prompted backlash from transportation advocacy groups and nearby neighbors and business owners, who argued that converting the road into a highway would make it more dangerous, increase noise and pollution, and make it more difficult to walk, bike and use public transit. Although the recommendation from CAMPO is not final, Austin City Council approved a resolution to work with CAMPO and TxDOT to encourage plans that incorporate walking paths, bike lanes, transit and other elements to ensure safety for pedestrians and drivers.
Timeline: TBD
Cost: TBD
Funding source: TBD
Westlake Drive/Cedar Street
Project: The project includes improvements to the Westlake Drive and Cedar Street intersections, including removing traffic signals from the main lanes, creating an underpass beneath both cross streets and adding shared-use paths and sidewalks.
Update: Northbound and southbound Loop 360 connector roads will be closed between Pennybacker Bridge and Bold Ruler Way, Westlake Drive access at Loop 360 and Cedar Street access at Loop 360 at various times throughout mid-November.
RM 620 and Anderson Mill Road
Project: TxDOT is proposing improvements at the intersection of RM 620 and Anderson Mill Road, including the construction of two- to three-lane frontage roads, elevated bypass lanes at Anderson Mill Road and El Salido Parkway, intersection operational improvements, enhanced bicycle and pedestrian accommodations, and safety and mobility improvements throughout the corridor.
Update: A report from TxDOT in early 2026 revealed that the project will not have a “significant impact on the human or natural environment.”
Timeline: TBD
Cost: TBD
Funding source: TBD
Ongoing
183 North Mobility Project
Project: The project includes adding 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: Construction crews are doing drainage repair work at US 183 and Braker Lane, and anticipate that the right through-lane on westbound Braker Lane will be closed for one to two weeks. One of the left turn lanes from the US 183 southbound frontage road to eastbound Braker Lane and one of the left turn lanes from the US 183 northbound frontage road to westbound Braker Lane will also be closed. This activity is expected to begin in early November.
Burnet Road Mobility Program
Project: The project will feature updated traffic signals, improved crossings, bus stop improvements, trail connections, curb extensions, drainage improvements, shared-use paths, raised medians and more on Burnet Road, from White Horse Trail to US 183, Bright Verde Way to MoPac, and US 183 to Bright Verde Way.
Update: Construction crews continue working on roadway, drainage, utility and shared-use path improvements along Burnet Road. Shared-use path and roadway preparation is nearing completion.
