US 290 West projects and studies
Due to significant growth and travel demand, TxDOT is constructing and developing several projects and studies along and near US 290 west of Austin. More information about each can be found on the project webpages by clicking on the links below.
Oak Hill Parkway
TxDOT is widening US 290 to an access-controlled facility with additional travel lanes through Oak Hill. The project will also remove traffic signals on the mainlanes, add frontage roads for local traffic, and add new flyovers between US 290 and SH 71. Construction is in progress, with completion anticipated in 2026. Visit the project webpage for more information.
US 290 from Oak Hill to Dripping Springs environmental study
TxDOT is conducting an environmental study to evaluate long-term safety and mobility solutions along US 290 from RM 1826 in southwest Austin to Rob Shelton Boulevard in Dripping Springs. Visit the study webpage for more information.
US 290 from Roger Hanks Parkway to Rob Shelton Boulevard
Design is underway to upgrade US 290 between Roger Hanks Parkway and Rob Shelton Boulevard from a four-lane divided highway to a six-lane divided highway that includes pedestrian and bicycle accommodations. Construction is funded and estimated to begin in 2028. This breakout project was identified as a need during other studies and community input. Visit the study webpage for more information.
US 290 feasibility study (from US 281 to RM 12)
TxDOT began a feasibility study in early 2024 to examine various potential improvements to enhance safety and meet future traffic demand along US 290 from US 281 to RM 12 in Hays and Blanco counties. The study will establish an ultimate project footprint that could be used to provide setbacks for new developments. Visit the study webpage for more information.
RM 12 from RM 150 to RM 3238 environmental study
Based on public feedback, TxDOT will begin a new study in 2024 for safety and mobility improvements along RM 12 between RM 150 to RM 3238. Some near-term improvements that may be identified as part of this study could be constructed as part of the US 290 from Roger Hanks Parkway to Rob Shelton Boulevard project.
RM 1826 from US 290 to SH 45 environmental study
TxDOT began the study in 2020 to analyze potential mobility and safety improvements to meet anticipated future traffic demands along 4.4 miles of RM 1826 from US 290 to SH 45. Visit the study webpage for more information.
RM 1826 from SH 45 to RM 150 feasibility study
TxDOT began the study in 2023 to assess operational and safety improvements to the 7.7-mile segment of RM 1826 from SH 45 to RM 150 to meet anticipated future traffic demands. Visit the study webpage for more information.
Dripping Springs Southwest connection study (by Hays County)
Hays County is conducting a study to identify a route that will extend RM 150 from the RM 12 intersection and connect to US 290 west of Dripping Springs. Visit Improve150.com for more information.
US 290 at RM 12 local route improvements (by City of Dripping Springs)
The City of Dripping Springs is adding local routes around the intersection of US 290 and RM 12. The projects are funded by others and are in various phases of design and construction. Contact Planning@cityofdrippingsprings.com for more information.