TxDOT starts work on second Y at Oak Hill improvement project

Construction began earlier this year on the first phase, consisting of adding Hwy. 290 turn lanes between Convict Hill Road and RM 1826, including bicycle and pedestrian facilities. TxDOT said it is working with the city of Austin's arborist to remove some trees to allow for widening the roadway and preserve as many trees as possible in the project area.

TxDOT expects the interim projects to relieve congestion while work on the Oak Hill Parkway environmental study continues and long-term concepts are explored. The Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority and TxDOT recently began work on a new long-term improvement concept based on requests to combine elements of the concepts presented May 23 at an Oak Hill Parkway open house. Another Oak Hill Parkway open house is scheduled for Oct. 22 from 5–8 p.m. at Covington Middle School, 3700 Convict Hill Road.