central texas news: Manor Expressway: Central Texas Answer To Congestion
- 08/15/08 02:27 AM
Like many U.S. cities, the Austin area has a challenge with traffic congestion. Traffic on U.S. 290 has increased more than 78 percent since 1990 as Manor and surrounding cities increase in population. The Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority is proposing construction of the Manor Expressway to alleviate congestion. This 6.2-mile toll road would be constructed in the median of the existing highway. Construction would begin in late 2009, with the road opening in 2013. Residents learned the details of the Manor Expressway project last week at an Open House. A follow-up meeting to collect public input is planned for August (1 comments)