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We are excited to show you our progress as we build a better way to travel on US 290 and SH 71.
2023
Excavators remove large amounts of soil and rock next to a retaining wall just west of South View Road. Once this area is lowered to the desired depth, crews will begin building the future US 290 eastbound mainlanes. January 2023
Crews place asphalt along the newly built lanes for William Cannon Drive just north of US 290. As construction progresses, all traffic traveling along William Cannon Drive will eventually shift to these new lanes. April 2023
Taking advantage of early morning temperatures, Oak Hill Parkway crews place and finish the concrete for a new bridge deck just east of Old Bee Caves Road. This bridge will support the future westbound US 290 frontage road between William Cannon Drive and SH 71. May 2023
After a recent traffic switch, Oak Hill Parkway crews remove concrete and asphalt pavement along eastbound US 290 between Joe Tanner Lane and Old Fredericksburg Road during roadway reconstruction efforts. The asphalt being removed will be recycled and reused in other areas along the project corridor. May 2023
Crews continue constructing the new William Cannon Drive lanes and associated shared-use path north of a newly-built bridge over Williamson Creek. Once complete, crews will shift all traffic along William Cannon Drive onto this new roadway. May 2023
Oak Hill Parkway crews shifted US 290 traffic to the south at the William Cannon Drive intersection. This shift provided crews the space to continue work connecting the existing US 290 roadway to the new William Cannon Drive bridge over Williamson Creek. June 2023
Oak Hill Parkway crews rip up existing asphalt from the south side of William Cannon Drive at US 290 in order to prepare the area for new pavement. The asphalt being removed will be recycled and reused in other areas along the project corridor. June 2023
A motor grader processes flex base along the new westbound US 290 frontage road, creating a smooth and level surface in advance of paving the new intersection with William Cannon Drive. All traffic traveling along William Cannon Drive will be shifted to these newly constructed lanes north of Williamson Creek. June 2023
Traffic recently shifted at the US 290 and William Cannon Drive intersection onto a new bridge over Williamson Creek. Crews are now working on tearing down the old bridge before building a new one, which will eventually become part of the westbound US 290 frontage road. July 2023
After the opening of the new William Cannon Drive bridge over Williamson Creek, Oak Hill Parkway crews begin removing the old bridge to the west. Work will soon begin to construct the future westbound US 290 mainlanes and frontage road in this area. July 2023
Oak Hill Parkway crews prepare to pour concrete for a drilled shaft east of Wolfcreek Pass. These drilled shafts will support the bridges for the future single-point urban interchange (SPUI) at US 290 and SH 71. July 2023
Crews add spray concrete to a new retaining wall being built along US 290 west of El Rey Boulevard. This wall will support the future water quality pond that will collect stormwater runoff from roadways during heavy rainfall. January 2023
A milling machine breaks and mines rock for the new eastbound US 290 mainlanes at the same time crews also build retaining walls to support the new eastbound US 290 frontage road. This excavation work between Convict Hill and the 'Y' interchange will bring the future mainlanes down about 23 feet lower than the existing roadway. September 2023
To take advantage of cooler temperatures, Oak Hill Parkway crews worked overnight during paving operations for the new eastbound US 290 mainlanes between Tara Lane and Thunderbird Road. These lanes have been lowered approximately 20 feet below the existing roadway to make room for the Circle Drive/South View Road Bridge overhead. September 2023
Crews continue construction of new bridge structures west of Joe Tanner Lane that will support the new eastbound US 290 mainlanes and frontage road over Williamson Creek. This bridge will tie into the US 290 eastbound mainlanes and frontage road to the east that are currently being reconstructed. August 2023
A concrete paver slides across rebar as it places material for a new barrier on top of a retaining wall just east of Tara Lane. Once the concrete is placed, crews use hand tools to level out the top of the barrier. August 2023
A crane places bridge beams over Williamson Creek for the new eastbound US 290 mainlanes and frontage road near McCarty Lane. This bridge will help connect the existing US 290 freeway section further east to the new roadways being built to the west near William Cannon Drive. October 2023
A truck-mounted boom pumps concrete for a new bridge deck along US 290 east of Old Bee Caves Road. This bridge deck will support the lanes for the future westbound US 290 frontage road. October 2023
A paver places asphalt for the future westbound US 290 frontage road near Scenic Brook Drive. Once the new frontage road opens to traffic, Oak Hill Parkway crews will remove the existing US 290 pavement and continue excavating for the new, expanded mainlanes in the area. November 2023
Oak Hill Parkway crews continue to make progress on the bridges that will support the new westbound US 290 mainlanes and frontage road. By first constructing these bridges outside of the current roadway footprint, crews can ensure US 290 traffic flows unimpeded. November 2023
A crane prepares to lift a rebar cage during construction for a bridge cap for the new westbound US 290 mainlanes east of William Cannon Drive. Once this bridge is complete, project teams will begin working on building the new westbound US 290 frontage road underneath. December 2023
Oak Hill Parkway crews recently began placing beams to connect the newly raised Old Bee Caves Road to the bridges for the new westbound US 290 frontage road. In the final configuration, Old Bee Caves Road will be a right-in, right-out only at the westbound US 290 frontage road. December 2023
Oak Hill Parkway crews add final touches like column caps to new sound wall panels along the eastbound US 290 frontage road between South View Road and Scenic Brook Drive. These sound walls will help mitigate traffic noise for neighborhoods and businesses once construction is complete. January 2023
Oak Hill Parkway crews adjust rebar in advance of wall panel installations just east of Convict Hill. This retaining wall will support the future US 290 eastbound frontage road. February 2023
Crews have begun constructing new bridge columns for the future US 290 mainlanes after successfully constructing bridge bents for the future US 290 frontage roads east of Old Bee Caves Road. The mainlanes will be stacked on top of the frontage roads in this area in order to minimize impacts to the iconic oak trees and Williamson Creek. February 2023
Oak Hill Parkway crews continue to pave the new US 290 eastbound frontage road along with temporary turn lanes near the William Cannon Drive intersection. This new pavement will allow construction crews to shift traffic patterns as they continue rebuilding US 290. March 2023
A pump truck is used to pour concrete for bridge caps for the future US 290 mainlane bridge east of William Cannon Drive. These structures are some of the highest along the project corridor as the new US 290 mainlanes will be built over the new US 290 frontage roads to minimize impacts to iconic oak trees and Williamson Creek. March 2023
Cars drive along the new eastbound US 290 frontage road connection to McCarty Lane after Oak Hill Parkway crews opened it to traffic in April. This intersection near Williamson Creek was raised 12-feet to withstand 100-year flood. April 2023
Crews work to place deck panels for a new bridge east of Old Bee Caves Road. Once complete, these bridges will support the future westbound US 290 frontage road between William Cannon Drive and SH 71. April 2023
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2022
Oak Hill Parkway crews use three cranes simultaneously to place a cap cage onto a bridge bent east of William Cannon Drive. Once complete, this structure will hold the bridge deck for the future US 290 westbound mainlanes.
A water truck fills up before heading out to a work site. Spraying down active construction areas with water trucks is one of several dust mitigation methods being used during the Oak Hill Parkway project. January 2022
The Oak Hill Parkway crew excavates and grades for the future eastbound US 290 frontage road near El Rey Boulevard. Temporary concrete barriers along US 290 separate traffic from active construction areas, which keeps drivers safe while work takes place close to the roadway. February 2022
An Oak Hill Parkway team member installs rebar before concrete is poured for a future drainage culvert beneath US 290 near South View Road. Culverts are designed to channel water from one side of the roadway to the other, thereby limiting the amount of water accumulating on the roadway above. February 2022
This drill bores a hole into the rock near US 290 and Convict Hill Road to hold a reinforced concrete column foundation for a future sound wall. The team is building sound walls first to help reduce both construction noise as well as future traffic noise. February 2022
A loader fills a hauling truck with recently excavated rock and dirt near US 290 and El Rey Boulevard. While most excavation activities take place during the day, loading and hauling activity occurs around the clock to reduce the project schedule while also allowing for less daytime traffic impacts. February 2022
This temporary safety signage near US 290 and South View Road helps serve as a reminder to the team about the location of nearby power lines. This is one of many proactive safety measures being taken to avoid unnecessary utility outages during construction. February 2022
Oak Hill Parkway team members perform a quality check midway through construction of a cast-in-place wall near US 290 and RM 1826. Once the rebar is in place, the next step will be pouring the concrete wall foundation, or footer. February 2022
A loader pushes away a pile of newly unearthed rock and dirt removed by the large trencher in the background. The loader and trencher work in tandem during excavation activities for future wall construction near US 290 and Convict Hill Road. February 2022
This massive 70-foot-long trenching machine is used for excavating. The carbide teeth on the trenching machine are nearly as hard as diamonds. February 2022
The Oak Hill Parkway team recently completed Phase 1 of this retaining wall near US 290 and Circle Drive, which enables upcoming traffic shifts for future mainlane and bridge construction nearby. Work on Phase 2 of the wall will begin in 2023. February 2022
An Oak Hill Parkway team member supervises a boring machine drilling a tunnel for a waterline to run underneath US 290. This trenchless method of construction allows the work to take place while traffic flows safely and uninterrupted above. January 2022
Large steel anchor nails are installed with this horizontal drill rig for a new retaining wall near US 290 and Circle Drive. This type of soil nail wall construction allows for a permanent wall to be built while excavating in narrow areas, such as here alongside a busy highway. February 2022
Oak Hill Parkway team members build a retaining wall near US 290 and RM 1826. A temporary orange construction fence runs adjacent to the TxDOT right-of-way line and keeps private properties separated from the active work areas below. February 2022
Oak Hill Parkway crews use jackhammers to remove the barrier on the US 290 overpass bridge at Old Fredericksburg Road. This bridge widening will make room for additional lanes of traffic on each side of US 290. March 2022
An excavator with a hammering attachment chips away at the barrier for the US 290 overpass bridge at Old Fredericksburg Road. This removal work is the first step of widening this bridge to add additional lanes in each direction. March 2022
A ‘Road Closed’ sign marks a temporary driveway closure for drainage improvements on US 290 near Circle Drive. As driveway closures for roadway improvements begin across the project corridor, access to properties will be maintained. March 2022
Austin Energy workers lift a new power pole into place at US 290 near Convict Hill Road. This utility relocation work will allow the team to build a new shared-use path for bicycles and pedestrians. March 2022
This loader crushes rock with a dragging hook along the future US 290 frontage road near RM 1826. The hook is used to remove soft rock before crews begin using excavation machines. March 2022
Oak Hill Parkway crews drill new bridge foundations near US 290 and Old Bee Caves Road. These 20-foot-deep drilled shafts will hold columns to support the new US 290 westbound frontage road bridges. March 2022
Oak Hill Parkway team members inspect newly delivered rebar to be used during construction of concrete bridge columns. These columns will hold up the new US 290 frontage road bridge near Old Bee Caves Road. March 2022
AT&T workers relocate a communications line on Mowinkle Drive near Circle Drive. This will become a signalized intersection in the project’s final design, and the relocation makes room for the placement of traffic signal poles. March 2022
Oak Hill Parkway team members use saws to cut concrete next to the US 290 bridge over Old Fredericksburg Road. Several existing bridges will be widened along US 290 east of MoPac as part of the Oak Hill Parkway Project. January 2022
Oak Hill Parkway team members inspect recently placed drainage infrastructure as excavators work behind them to bury the rest of the underground pipe. This new drainage line sits underneath the location of a future westbound deceleration lane from US 290 near Circle Drive. March 2022
Looking west down US 290, two excavators work in tandem near the entrance to Alister Oak Hill apartments. In this location, US 290 will feature a widened center median and westbound deceleration lane for improved driver safety. March 2022
Oak Hill Parkway crew member conducts a concrete and rebar quality check on bridge foundation at US 290 near Old Bee Caves Road. These foundations will be followed by the construction of concrete columns that will support the future US 290 westbound frontage road bridge over Williamson Creek. April 2022
A grader levels the ground near a newly built wall at US 290 near Circle Drive. This work enables crews to shift traffic on US 290, allowing more space for future wall construction along US 290. April 2022
An excavator fills hauling trucks at US 290 near Convict Hill Road. Crews are currently excavating rock and dirt from this area. April 2022
Oak Hill Parkway pipelayers install a new water line at US 290 near El Rey Boulevard. April 2022
Austin Energy workers install new power lines along US 290 near the Y interchange. Utility relocations are taking place along the entire Oak Hill Parkway corridor to make room for new roadway improvements. April 2022
Oak Hill Parkway crews construct a rock filter dam at US 290 near Convict Hill Road. Installation of these water quality best management practices help the team meet all TCEQ Edwards Aquifer requirements. April 2022
Oak Hill Parkway equipment operators crush rock and dirt alongside US 290 near Convict Hill Road. Crews are building walls in this area that will support the future westbound US 290 frontage road. April 2022
Oak Hill Parkway trucks use designated access points to enter and exit work zones. Stop sign installed near these construction entrances and exits help maintain safety along the US 290 corridor. April 2022
The team prepares to build columns on top of drill shaft foundations near US 290 and South View Road. These columns will hold up a new sound wall being built near the Ridgeview neighborhood during project construction. January 2022
Crews install a new shared-use path next to US 290 near Monterey Oaks Boulevard. Fourteen miles of new shared-use paths or sidewalks will be installed along the project corridor as part of the new Oak Hill Parkway. April 2022
A newly built driveway connects Oak Hill business South Austin Marine to US 290. As shared-use paths are installed throughout the project corridor, many driveways will be re-constructed to meet accessibility standards required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. April 2022
Oak Hill Parkway team members pour concrete into a rebar frame at US 290 near Convict Hill Road. This wall will support a new shared-use path and serve as the foundation for a future sound wall to be built near Bell Quarry Hill apartments. April 2022
Oak Hill Parkway workers drive steam rollers over freshly poured asphalt on the new Candelaria Drive connection to El Rey Boulevard. These steam rollers compact and smooth the asphalt as it dries. May 2022
Oak Hill Parkway workers install the first bridge beams for the project along US 290 at Old Fredericksburg Road. This is one of several existing bridge widenings taking place east of the US 290/SH 71 Y interchange. June 2022
Just north of US 290, Oak Hill Parkway crews continue the project’s “outside in” approach with work on the Old Bee Caves Road Bridge. By first constructing frontage roads outside of the current roadway footprint, crews can ensure US 290 traffic flows unimpeded. July 2022
East of Monterey Oaks Boulevard, crews smooth out newly poured concrete at a local business driveway. Once the concrete is set, crews will add new ADA-compliant ramps for all pedestrian access. August 2022
Oak Hill Parkway crews placed new sound wall panels along the eastbound US 290 frontage road between South View Road and the Ridgeview neighborhood. These sound walls will help mitigate traffic noise for neighborhoods and businesses once construction is complete. September 2022
Crews make final adjustments to rebar placements before a new bridge deck is poured along US 290 over Old Fredericksburg Road. More than 40 million pounds of rebar will be installed along the project corridor during Oak Hill Parkway construction. October 2022
Oak Hill Parkway workers construct bridge drilled shaft reinforcement cages including the column’s rebar frame at the US 290/SH 71 Y-Interchange. These columns will hold the future US 290/SH 71 direct connector bridges, which will allow traffic to flow between both highways without stopping at a traffic signal. November 2022
A truck delivers fresh concrete for a sound wall foundation near US 290 and South View Drive. Team members only have a few hours to pour concrete before it begins to harden after it is mixed. January 2022
Oak Hill Parkway team members use a rotating saw to cut portions of a 30-inch pipe before it is placed in a trench. This pipe will serve as a main water transmission line to a community from a water treatment plant and feed smaller distribution lines. January 2022
Two milling machines simultaneously work to crush heavy rock along US 290 near El Rey Boulevard. Project crews are lowering the grade for a section of the new eastbound US 290 frontage road being built. January 2022
A forklift moves a drainage base box in preparation for installation near El Rey Boulevard. The Oak Hill Parkway Project design includes multiple drainage improvements along the US 290 and SH 71 corridors. January 2022
Oak Hill Parkway team members guide a forklift during placement of a water line fitting into a trench near Circle Drive. This curved fitting will connect a 30-inch water transmission line to smaller 16-inch distribution lines. January 2022
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A water truck sprays down the job site's subgrade. This is one of the procedures the team uses to control dust in active construction areas. December 2021
This trencher digs out the location for an underground utility line adjacent to El Rey Boulevard and US 290. December 2021
Oak Hill Parkway workers install the wire mesh reinforcement for the second five-foot layer of a retaining wall. The first five feet on top is complete. December 2021
Excavators work to remove soil and rock next to completed sections of a retaining wall This retaining wall is built from top-to-bottom five feet at a time to hold rock in place while excavating to a lower grade. December 2021
The team hangs wire mesh for a retaining wall on US 290 near Circle Drive. Above them, construction fencing has been placed as a safety measure and to separate work areas from nearby homes. December 2021
A surveyor performs a final check on a sound wall foundation near US 290 and South View Road. The sound wall will mitigate traffic noise after the Oak Hill Parkway project is completed. December 2021
This earthwork foreman uses an iPad to manage safety analysis at the start of a workday. Proactive planning, including the placement of signage to alert workers to nearby utility lines, is essential to keeping construction teams as well as the public safe during the Oak Hill Parkway Project. December 2021
The team installs wire mesh reinforcements. Behind them a large soil nail drilling machine works to build a new retaining wall near US 290 and Circle Drive. December 2021
The team prepares to cut and place wire mesh to reinforce a retaining wall being built near US 290 and Circle Drive. December 2021
An Oak Hill Parkway team member uses a grinder blade to cut a soil nail steel anchor bolt to the proper length during retaining wall construction on US 290 near Circle Drive. December 2021
The team is using several different trenching machines to cut into thick limestone rock during excavation of the future US 290 mainlanes and frontage roads west of the “Y” interchange. November 2021
The team uses trenchers during utility relocations to install new pipes and lines underground. This trench being cut near South View Road will be used for a new City of Austin water line. November 2021
Our surveyors use a GPS stick to pinpoint job site coordinates. This helps the construction crew follow the boundaries of detailed engineering plans. October 2021
The construction team uses a dozer to grade slopes during work activities along the US 290 West Segment. October 2021
The team uses excavators to remove large amounts of dirt before grading activities begin in the US 290 West Segment. October 2021
A piece of equipment called a “sheepsfoot roller” compacts dirt embankments in advance of grading activities for a new sound wall near South View Road. October 2021
A motor grader is used to create a smooth, wide-ranging, and level surface in advance of sound wall construction activities along the US 290 West Segment. October 2021
Crews dig near US 290 and Hudson Loop to find an existing 12-inch waterline. Determining depths of existing lines before construction will help engineers properly plan for upcoming utility relocations connected to the project. September 2021
Ecologists survey for bird nests in difficult-to-access locations, such as tall trees and deep shrubbery, to ensure any active nests are identified and protected in advance of construction. September 2021
Trained ecologists conduct mandatory bird nesting surveys in state right-of-way ahead of construction activities beginning near US 290 and Convict Hill Road. September 2021
Crews install a fence between the Bell Quarry Hill apartments and state right-of-way off of US 290. Separating construction work areas from nearby apartments, homes and businesses are some important safety measures taking place before major work on Oak Hill Parkway begins. September 2021
Our quality control teams measure each boring location to ensure drillers reached the proper depth, August 2021
Crews move equipment into place to perform a drilling operation near William Cannon Drive, August 2021
Crews install a rock filter dam near the US 290/SH 71 “Y” interchange, one of the many stormwater best management practices being used to protect the Edwards Aquifer during construction, August 2021
Crews perform utility investigations near Convict Hill Road in advance of project-related utility relocations beginning later this year, August 2021
Geotechnical teams organize several soil boring samples for testing. The results will help inform the final design of several Oak Hill Parkway structures, August 2021
Crews install a rock filter dam for erosion control to protect water resources, August 2021
TxDOT officially began construction on the Oak Hill Parkway project with the turn of shovels, July 2021
On July 1, 2021, it was a beautiful day to mark the beginning of this community-driven project.
CRC crews use iPads to view design plans in the field, which increases productivity while also reducing paper waste, May 2021
Crews note the exact locations of direct-current electrical resistivity imaging (DC-ERI) sensors in relation to future roadway bridge piers, May 2021
Crews strategically place direct-current electrical resistivity imaging (DC-ERI) sensors along the future footprint of a bridge near US 290 and Old Bee Caves Road, May 2021
Tree protection fencing near US 290 and Williamson Creek is inspected, May 2021
The project’s tree care experts inject nutrients into the soil of “The Nieces” iconic trees during regularly scheduled preservation activities, May 2021
Iconic trees “The Nieces” remain fenced off in a dedicated “Tree Protection Area” near William Cannon Drive, May 2021
Tree protection fencing was placed throughout the corridor, Dec. 2020
Contractor performs geotechnical investigations near "Y", Oct. 2020
The "Y" at Oak Hill, 2017
Westbound US 290 at SH 71, 2017
Westbound US 290 at William Cannon Drive, 2017
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