US 290 from SH 130 to SH 95 South
Virtual community listening session with two in-person options
Virtual: Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025, at 8 a.m. CT
In-person options: Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025, and from Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025, from 5:30 - 7 p.m. CT
| Public comment deadline | All comments must be received on or before Friday, Oct. 10, 2025. Comments received will be considered in project development. |
| Virtual details | The virtual Community Listening Session will consist of a pre-recorded video presentation and meeting materials for review and download. The presentation will be posted online by Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025, at 8 a.m., and will remain online through Friday, October 10, 2025. To view the virtual public session, go to the following web address: www.290ExtensionProject.com. Please note that the meeting materials and our survey will not be available on the website until the time and date listed above. If you do not have internet access, you may contact the project team at 512-225-7788 between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, to ask questions and access project materials during the environmental study process. Comments may be provided by mail, email, or submitted online as explained below. |
| In-person details | In-person attendees will be able to view the same meeting materials presented in the virtual Community Listening Session, review hard copies of project materials, ask questions to project staff, particpate in our survey, and leave written comments. The in-person options will be held at the following: Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025 Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025 |
| Purpose | The Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority (Mobility Authority), in coordination with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), is considering improvements to US 290 between SH 130 and SH 95 South to increase mobility and safety along this highly congested corridor. |
| Description | An environmental study and schematic design is underway to evaluate the extension of the 290 Toll from its current end point near SH 130 in Travis County farther east to SH 95 South in Bastrop County, covering approximately 15 miles. This notice advises the public that TxDOT and the Mobility Authority will be conducting a virtual Community Listening Session on the proposed project with two in-person options. While the proposed improvements will be determined through this study, TxDOT and the Mobility Authority are considering the addition of tolled mainlanes alongside existing non-tolled US 290 general-purpose lanes, enhancing cross street intersections, including the possibility of new signals and potential pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure enhancements where feasible. The proposed project could, subject to final design considerations, require additional right-of-way and potentially displace residential and non-residential structures. Relocation assistance is available for displaced persons and businesses, should displacements occur. The proposed project may involve construction in wetlands. The proposed project would involve an action in a floodplain. |
| Accessibility | The virtual and in-person public meeting will be conducted in English and Spanish. TxDOT and the Mobility Authority are committed to providing access and accommodations to participate in these events. For special needs, contact the project team at 512-225-7788 or as shown in notice at least seven days before the meeting. Las sesiones de escucha comunitarias se llevarán a cabo en inglés y español. TxDOT y la Autoridad de Movilidad están comprometidos a brindar acceso y adaptaciones para participar en estos eventos. Para solicitar asistencia especial, comunicase con el equipo del proyecto al 512-225-7788 o como se muestra en el aviso al menos siete días antes de la reunión. |
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| How to make a comment | Written comments from the public regarding the study are requested and may be submitted by any of the following methods:
Comments must be received or postmarked by Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, to be included in the official record of the public meeting. |
| Memorandum of Understanding: | The environmental review, consultation, and other actions required by applicable Federal environmental laws for this project are being, or have been, carried-out by TxDOT pursuant to 23 U.S.C. 327 and a Memorandum of Understanding dated July 17, 2025 and executed by FHWA and TxDOT. |
Posted: Sept. 19, 2025