From News 8 Austin, March 5, 2009...
Texas transportation officials approved the addition of more road projects Thursday.
The projects will be part of the $1.2 billion in major road work to be paid for with federal stimulus money.
The three Central Texas road projects added back to the list include:
• Flyover bridges at U.S. 290 and U.S. 183 in Austin
• A new Interstate 35 bridge in Buda
• Widening of FM 1460 in Round Rock.
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Showing posts with label US Highway 183. Show all posts
Showing posts with label US Highway 183. Show all posts
Monday, March 9, 2009
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Federal stimulus money could go to build Texas toll roads
From KEYE, March 3, 2009...
The federal stimulus plan includes billions of dollars to improve Texas roads and bridges – but not everyone agrees with how the Texas Department of Transportation plans to spend its share of the money.
That’s because it includes hundreds of millions of dollars for toll roads.
The plan also includes a lot of money for non-toll projects – such as one at the intersection of Highway 290 and Highway 183 in East Austin. Right now to change from one highway to the other, drivers have to exit and wait at a light. TxDOT proposes building a direct connection between the roads.
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The federal stimulus plan includes billions of dollars to improve Texas roads and bridges – but not everyone agrees with how the Texas Department of Transportation plans to spend its share of the money.
That’s because it includes hundreds of millions of dollars for toll roads.
The plan also includes a lot of money for non-toll projects – such as one at the intersection of Highway 290 and Highway 183 in East Austin. Right now to change from one highway to the other, drivers have to exit and wait at a light. TxDOT proposes building a direct connection between the roads.
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Toll 45 SE
From Impact News, February 27, 2009...
Construction on Toll 45 SE has begun and is expected to be complete by late April. The 7.4-mile, four-lane roadway will connect IH 35 to Toll 130 just south of FM 1327 near the City of Mustang Ridge.
This corridor will create easier access from south Austin to Georgetown allowing motorists to avoid IH 35. Six exits, three for eastbound traffic and three for westbound traffic, will allow access to Crane Road, Wright Road, FM 1625, Turnersville Road and US 183. The project is funded by the Texas Department of Transportation’s Mobility Funding and will cost an estimated $139 million.
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Construction on Toll 45 SE has begun and is expected to be complete by late April. The 7.4-mile, four-lane roadway will connect IH 35 to Toll 130 just south of FM 1327 near the City of Mustang Ridge.
This corridor will create easier access from south Austin to Georgetown allowing motorists to avoid IH 35. Six exits, three for eastbound traffic and three for westbound traffic, will allow access to Crane Road, Wright Road, FM 1625, Turnersville Road and US 183. The project is funded by the Texas Department of Transportation’s Mobility Funding and will cost an estimated $139 million.
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Saturday, December 27, 2008
Cedar Park, Leander continue makeover plans for US 183
From Impact News, December 19, 2008...
For many years, US 183 was the primary passageway through Cedar Park and Leander.
Businesses sprouted up along the highway to serve the growing communities and gave many visitors their first impressions of the cities. Now, a good deal of the region’s through traffic bypasses US 183 in favor of its younger, faster cousin, Toll 183A, which opened in March 2007.
Although the older highway has problems, both aesthetic and logistical, it nonetheless remains a vital artery for the two cities, which have plans in place to remake it into an accessible, functional thoroughfare for both vehicles and pedestrians.
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For many years, US 183 was the primary passageway through Cedar Park and Leander.
Businesses sprouted up along the highway to serve the growing communities and gave many visitors their first impressions of the cities. Now, a good deal of the region’s through traffic bypasses US 183 in favor of its younger, faster cousin, Toll 183A, which opened in March 2007.
Although the older highway has problems, both aesthetic and logistical, it nonetheless remains a vital artery for the two cities, which have plans in place to remake it into an accessible, functional thoroughfare for both vehicles and pedestrians.
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Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Lockhart welcomes new Highway 183 overpass
From KVUE, September 30, 2008...
The City of Lockhart is celebrating the completion of the new Highway 183 overpass that will take drivers over the Union Pacific railroad.
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The City of Lockhart is celebrating the completion of the new Highway 183 overpass that will take drivers over the Union Pacific railroad.
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Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Officials say U.S. 183 near Liberty Hill has become dangerous
From statesman.com, August 14, 2008...
Residents and business owners along U.S. 183 have known for a while that the road would need to be reconstructed to adapt to the growing population in Williamson County.
In an 8-mile stretch of the highway between Leander and Liberty Hill, 35 accidents have occurred in the past year.
The most recent one was on Aug. 2, when Casey Lynn Furtado of Liberty Hill, who was eight months pregnant, and Sherry Schaefer Ray of Eastland were killed in a head-on collision.
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Residents and business owners along U.S. 183 have known for a while that the road would need to be reconstructed to adapt to the growing population in Williamson County.
In an 8-mile stretch of the highway between Leander and Liberty Hill, 35 accidents have occurred in the past year.
The most recent one was on Aug. 2, when Casey Lynn Furtado of Liberty Hill, who was eight months pregnant, and Sherry Schaefer Ray of Eastland were killed in a head-on collision.
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Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Emergency crews, drivers call for Highway 183 changes
From KVUE, August 4, 2008...
A fatal car crash over the weekend highlights the dangers of a stretch of Highway 183.
In Liberty Hill the highway turns into a small, four-lane stretch of road with fast speed limits, narrow lanes and small shoulders.
“There's not much room for error. The margin of error is pretty small,” said Chief James Pogue, Liberty Hill Fire Department.
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A fatal car crash over the weekend highlights the dangers of a stretch of Highway 183.
In Liberty Hill the highway turns into a small, four-lane stretch of road with fast speed limits, narrow lanes and small shoulders.
“There's not much room for error. The margin of error is pretty small,” said Chief James Pogue, Liberty Hill Fire Department.
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CTRMA holds open house to discuss Manor Expressway toll road
From Austin Business Journal, August 6, 2008...
Residents who want to learn the details of a $529 million project to expand and toll U.S. Highway 290 east between U.S. 183 and State Highway 130 will get their chance at an open house this evening.
The Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority is hosting the open house to inform the public about the plan. On Aug. 12, CTRMA will hold another meeting to collect public input.
Traffic on U.S. 290 has increased more than 78 percent since 1990 as Manor and surrounding cities increase in population, according to CTRMA.
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Residents who want to learn the details of a $529 million project to expand and toll U.S. Highway 290 east between U.S. 183 and State Highway 130 will get their chance at an open house this evening.
The Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority is hosting the open house to inform the public about the plan. On Aug. 12, CTRMA will hold another meeting to collect public input.
Traffic on U.S. 290 has increased more than 78 percent since 1990 as Manor and surrounding cities increase in population, according to CTRMA.
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Friday, July 18, 2008
Public Hearing August 19 for Hwy 183 North Project
From Wilcounty Line, July, 2008...
On Tuesday, August 19, 2008, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), in cooperation with Williamson County, will conduct a public hearing to discuss plans to improve US Highway 183 between SH 29 and 183A in northern Williamson County. The public hearing will be held at the Liberty Hill High School, 13125 West SH 29, in Liberty Hill. The public hearing will begin with an open house from 6 to 6:30 p.m. At 7 p.m., a formal presentation will be given.
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On Tuesday, August 19, 2008, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), in cooperation with Williamson County, will conduct a public hearing to discuss plans to improve US Highway 183 between SH 29 and 183A in northern Williamson County. The public hearing will be held at the Liberty Hill High School, 13125 West SH 29, in Liberty Hill. The public hearing will begin with an open house from 6 to 6:30 p.m. At 7 p.m., a formal presentation will be given.
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Friday, April 11, 2008
Northern Half of SH 130 to Open
From Austin Business Journal April 11, 2008...
State Highway 130 will see its last Austin segment open April 30, completing the 49-mile toll road's path from north of Georgetown to U.S. Highway 183 at Mustang Ridge.
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State Highway 130 will see its last Austin segment open April 30, completing the 49-mile toll road's path from north of Georgetown to U.S. Highway 183 at Mustang Ridge.
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