Photos
We are excited to show you our progress as we build a better way to travel on US 290 and SH 71.
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 Boulevard, 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