Key East Austin Artery Closed For A Year For Construction Work

EAST AUSTIN, TX — As of Monday, Loyola Lane in East Austin will be shut down at the point where it crosses U.S. Highway 183 for a year to accommodate nearby bridge construction, regional transportation officials said.

Also slated for closure, Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority officials said, is Loyola Lane west of U.S. 183 for roughly two months while crews work on new lane additions. Moreover, there will not be bicycle or pedestrian access across U.S. 183 at Loyola Lane.

Eventually, Loyola Lane will be transformed into a bridge above the new U.S. 183 South Expressway, which will be a toll road with three, non-tolled lanes running in each direction for some eight miles along a stretch between U.S. 290 and State Highway 71.

Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority officials suggest the following detour routes for motorists:

• Southbound US 183 to eastbound Loyola Lane (Purple arrows on map): Continue south on US 183 past Loyola Lane to FM 969 (East Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard). Motorists should use the non-signalized Texas turnaround at FM 969 and re-enter US 183 northbound. Then, take US 183 north to Loyola Lane and turn right onto Loyola Lane.
• Westbound Loyola Lane to US 183 southbound (Green arrows on map): Drivers can turn right onto US 183 and head north to Manor Road. Drivers are urged to use the non-signalized Texas turnaround at Manor Road and re-enter US 183 southbound.
• Access to Loyola Lane west of US 183 (Blue arrows on map): Motorists should utilize Manor Road to reach destinations located on Loyola Lane between U.S. 183 and Manor Road.

>>> Top image via Shutterstock, map courtesy of Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority