Austin Residents Invited To Open House On U.S. 290 Project

AUSTIN, TX — Austin residents are invited to attend an open house to learn more about the U.S. 290 from Oak Hill to Dripping Springs Planning and Feasibility Study.

The Texas Department of Transportation has launched the study to identify future safety and mobility improvements to U.S. 290 from RM 1826 in southwest Austin to RM 12 in Dripping Springs in a corridor spanning both Travis and Hays counties.

The purpose of the open house is to request input from the community regarding safety and mobility needs on the US 290 corridor within the study limits. The gathering is planned at Oak Hill United Methodist Church, 7815 U.S. 290 in Austin on Thursday, Oct. 10, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Another open house is planned for the other end of the corridor in Dripping Springs. That gathering is scheduled to take place at Dripping Springs Ranch Park, 1042 Event Center Dr. on Tuesday, Oct. 8, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Those unable to attend either open house can take the TxDot online survey. Comments must be received on or before Oct. 21, 2019 to be included in the official record.

Description

The purpose of this planning and feasibility study is to identify long-term safety and mobility solutions for the U.S. 290 corridor and to establish a recommended right-of-way footprint. The study is anticipated to take one year and will include many opportunities for public involvement. At the conclusion of the planning and feasibility study, TxDOT plans to enter into the environmental study and schematic design process to further develop any potential solutions identified. Of note, the proposed project would connect to the Oak Hill Parkway project.

Special Accommodation

The open house will be conducted in English. If you have special communication or accommodation needs, call (512) 342-3281 at least two business days prior to the event. Every reasonable effort will be made to accommodate these needs. Please be aware that advance notice is requested as some accommodations may require time for TxDOT to arrange.