US 290 from SH 130 to East of SH 95 South
Virtual open house with two in-person options
Virtual: Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026, by 8 a.m. CT
In-person: Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026, and Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, from 4 to 7 p.m. CT
| Public comment deadline | All comments must be received on or before Friday, Oct. 30, 2026. Comments received will be considered in project development. |
| Virtual details | The Virtual Open House will consist of a pre-recorded video presentation and meeting materials for review and download. The presentation will be posted online by Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026, at 8 a.m., and will remain online through Friday, Oct. 30, 2026. To view the virtual public session, go to the following web address: www.290Ext.com/OpenHouse. Please note that the meeting materials 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 in-person, by mail, email, voicemail 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 Open House, review hard copies of project materials, ask questions to project staff and leave written comments. Two in-person options will be held: Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026 Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026 |
| Purpose | The Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority (Mobility Authority), in coordination with TxDOT, is considering improvements to US 290 between SH 130 and east of 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 to farther east of SH 95 South in Bastrop County, covering approximately 15 miles. This notice advises the public that the Mobility Authority will be conducting a Virtual Open House on the proposed project with two in-person options. While the proposed improvements will be determined through this study, the Mobility Authority is considering the possible extension of the 290 Toll from its current end point near SH 130 in Travis County to east of SH 95 South in Bastrop County, along with non-tolled enhancements to intersections and bicycle and pedestrian improvements. Subject to final design considerations, the proposed project could 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 Open House will be conducted in English and Spanish. The Mobility Authority and TxDOT are committed to providing access and accommodations to participate in these events. For special needs, contact the project team at 512-225-7788 or 290extensionproject@ctrma.org at least seven days before the meeting. La Casa Abierta se llevará a cabo en inglés y español. La Autoridad de Movilidad y TxDOT 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 290extensionproject@ctrma.org al menos siete días antes de la reunión. |
| Meeting materials | |
| How to make a comment | Written comments from the public regarding the proposed project are requested and may be submitted by any of the following methods:
All comments must be received or postmarked by Friday, Oct. 30, 2026. |
| 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. 14, 2026