Construction Continues On 183 South Including Bridge, Roadway And Utility Upgrades

Austin Road Closures Impacted By 183 Construction: Work continues along US 183, including bridge construction, roadway installation, and utility upgrades. All closures are weather permitting and subject to change…

The week of 8/27 update of short and long term lane, road closures and detours that may impact drivers along US 183 and adjacent roadways in east Austin.

Below is an overview of the 183 South project’s lane, road, and ramp closures.

Work continues along US 183, including bridge construction, roadway installation, sound wall work, utility work. All closures are weather permitting and subject to change.

Please visit www.183South.com for up to date lane closures on the US 183 corridor in advance.

PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL CLOSURES ARE WEATHER PERMITTING

• US 183 South Closures & Detours •

Short Term

• Utility Work: Saturday (9/6) from 6 am to 4 pm, westbound MLK Jr., Blvd will be reduced to one lane between Regency Drive and US 183.

• Sound Wall Construction: Monday through Friday (9/10-14) from 8 am to 3 pm, the US 183 southbound frontage road will be reduced by one lane between US 290 and Manor/Springdale Road.

• Intersection Work: Monday through Friday (9/10-14) from 9 am to 3 pm, there will be various closures of lanes along the northbound and southbound US 183 frontage roads near Manor/Springdale Road. Movement in all directions will be maintained.

• Paving: Monday through Tuesday (9/10-11) from 9 am to 3 pm, the US 183 southbound frontage road will be reduced to one lane between Manor/Springdale Road and Purple Sage Drive.

• Guardrail Work: Monday through Friday (9/10-14) from 9 am to 3 pm, there will be various single lane closures along the US 183 northbound mainlanes between Manor/Springdale Road and MLK Jr., Boulevard.

• Paving: Monday through Tuesday (9/10-11) between 8 pm and 6 am, the US 183 mainlanes under MLK Jr., Blvd will be closed at certain times. US 183 northbound will be closed between 8 pm and 2 am, and US 183 southbound will be closed between 12 am and 6 am. For both closures, traffic will exit for MLK Jr., Blvd and detour through the signalized intersection. Expect Delays.

• Intersection Work: Tuesday through Thursday (9/11-13) from 9 am to 3 pm, the US 183 southbound to US 183 northbound U-turn will be closed at Manor/Springdale Road.

• Bridge Construction: Wednesday (9/12) from 8 pm to 6 am, the US 183 southbound mainlanes will be closed at SH 71. All traffic will detour by exiting for westbound SH 71, taking the U-turn at E. Riverside Drive, and heading eastbound on SH 71 to the exit for US 183 southbound. Expect Delays.

• Retaining Wall Construction: Thursday (9/13) from 8 pm to 6 am, the US 183 southbound exit to Manor/Springdale Road will be closed. All traffic to exit early at Cameron Road.

• Roadway Striping: Friday (9/14) from 8 pm to 10 am, the US 183 northbound mainlanes will be reduced by one lane between Hergotz Lane and Bolm Road.

• Roadway Striping: Saturday (9/15) from 8 pm to 10 am, the US 183 southbound mainlanes will be reduced by one lane between Thurgood Avenue and Bolm Road.

Long Term

• Beginning as early as Friday, September 14, 2018, at 8 pm, the US 183 underpass at Bolm Road will close permanently to eastbound and westbound cross street traffic. For eastbound movement, all traffic will detour to the southbound to northbound U-turn at Levander Loop. For westbound movement, all traffic will detour via a new temporary northbound to southbound U-turn located north of Bolm Road.

• The cloverleaf ramp from SH 71 westbound to US 183 southbound will be CLOSED for 10-12 months starting as early as August 13, 2018.

• Road Closure for Roadway Base Installation: Continuously from Monday (4/16/2018) at 9 am to Monday (4/1/2019) at 5 pm, Smith Road, west of US 183, and Thurgood Avenue will be closed at the US 183 southbound mainlanes. Follow signed detours.

• Road Closure for Roadway Base Installation: Continuously between Thursday, (6/14/2018) at 8 pm until Monday, (4/1/2019) at 5 pm, Vargas Road will be closed at US 183. Follow signed detour.

• Road Closure for Roadway Base Installation: Continuously between Thursday, (6/1/2018) at 6 am until Monday, (4/1/2019) at 6 am, Eastgate will be closed at the US 183 southbound mainlanes. Follow signed detour.

• Road Closure for Utility Work: Continuously through late December 2018, at 6 am, Tracor Lane and Marcel Gres will be closed at US 183.

• Lane Closure for Roadway Base Installation: Central Avenue and Bluestein Drive are temporarily closed at their intersections with northbound US 183 for utility work and will remain closed through 2018. Traffic is being detoured via Techni Center Drive and Semi-Conductor Drive.

• Road Closure for Utility Work: Central Avenue and Bluestein Drive are temporarily closed at their intersections with northbound US 183 for utility work and will remain closed through 2018. Traffic is being detoured via Technicenter Drive and Semi-Conductor Drive.

• Road Closure for Bridge Construction: Continuously through December 2018, Levander Loop will be closed at the US 183 northbound turnaround. Follow the signed detour.

• Ramp Closure for Bridge Construction: Beginning as early as Sunday, August 26, at 6 pm and lasting approximately 10-12 months, the SH 71 westbound exit ramp to US 183 southbound will be closed. Detour by exiting for the U-turn at E. Riverside Drive and heading eastbound on SH 71 to the US 183 southbound exit.

• Lane Closure for Roadway Base Installation: Continuously between Monday, September 10, at 9 am until Saturday, November 10, at 6 pm, Bluestein Drive west of US 183 will be closed at US 183. All traffic will detour via Technicenter Drive with Hudson Street as an alternate route.

According to their website, their mission is “to implement innovative, multi-modal transportation solutions that reduce congestion and create transportation choices that enhance quality of life and economic vitality.”
The Mobility Authority was created and operates under the Texas Transportation Code Chapter 370 and is authorized under state law to implement a wide range of transportation systems including roadways, airports, seaports and transit services.
The Mobility Authority is authorized to issue revenue bonds to fund projects and can utilize user fees and/or taxes to fund operations and repay bonds.