Austin Open House To Showcase U.S. 183 Road Improvements

AUSTIN, TX — State transportation officials will stage an open house this week to discuss proposed improvements to U.S. 183 from Metric Boulevard to Cameron Road, officials said.

The open house is scheduled on Thursday, Sept. 19, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Westover Church of Christ, 8332 Mesa Dr. No formal presentation is planned, so attendees can come and go at their convenience.

The proposed road work is designed to enhance safety and mobility along US 183.

Proposed improvements

• Construct a northbound auxiliary lane from southbound I-35 to the Ohlen Road/Payton Gin Road exit ramp and from the northbound entrance ramp at Lamar Boulevard to the US 183 exit ramp at Burnet Road.
• Construct a southbound auxiliary lane from the entrance ramp near Burnet Road to the Lamar Boulevard exit ramp.
• Add a mainlane from the southbound I-35 exit to the Cameron Road exit.
• Add a left-turn lane and pedestrian accommodations at Lamar Boulevard on the northbound frontage road.
• Close the northbound US 183 entrance ramp at Georgian Drive.

Maps, drawings and project information will be on display at the open house. Project team members will be available to answer questions. Comments from the public are encouraged.

Those unable to attend the meeting in person can review materials and comment online by visiting www.txdot.gov and entering “US 183 from Metric” in the search area or call 512-832-7001. Comments can also be mailed to the TxDOT Austin District, P.O.Box 15426, Austin, Texas 78761-5426, Attn: Shelly Eason. All comments must be received by Friday, Oct. 4, 2019, to be included in the public record.