Feb 25
The Central Texas Turnpike System (CTTS) 2002 Project “Monthly Activity Report” has been released. This month includes updates on SH 130 Segments 3 and 4 and SH 45 / Loop 1.
Archive for February, 2008
Feb 22
TXDOT has announced short- and long-term safety improvements for the segment of SH 71 in the wake of several deadly traffic accidents. Within 30-to6- days, TXDOT expects to:
- Roughen road surfaces where wet weather-related accidents have occurred
- Restripe SH 71 from US 290 to FM 2322
- Conduct a traffic speed study for the entire SH 71 corridor and reduce speed limits in some sections
- Install warning signs and flashing beacons
Long-term improvements include:
- Building continuous left turn lanes and add shoulders from FM 2322 to R.O. Drive
- Add a left turn lane and shoulders to the rest of the SH 71 corridor
TXDOT improving SH 17 following several fatalities - Austin Business Journal
Feb 19
A check for $500,000 in federal funding was hand-delivered today by Rep. John Carter towards widening and construction of new intersections on FM 1431 between US 183-A to CR 185. The improvements are needed due to the increased traffic from the US 183-A toll road and a new shopping center and hospital at the interchange.
The projected cost of the enhancement project is $8 million. The $500,000 presented to the city today, an earmark from the of 2008 Omnibus Spending Package, plus another million from an approved bond package, will be used for engineering and design costs.
Cedar Park Receives Half Million from Washington - KLBJ News Radio
Cedar Park road expansion project moves along - Austin Business Journal
Feb 15
Phase One of the Downtown Austin Plan was presented to the City Council at their Thursday meeting. Much of the Council’s follow-up discussion focused on transportation issues, including the costs of extending rail service to downtown destinations. Estimates for this expansion will be reviewed at the Feb 28 Council meeting.
Downtown Austin Plan Gets Expanded for Rail - Austin American-Statesman