Purpose

To improve mobility and relieve congestion on I-35 and other major transportation facilities within the Austin-San Antonio corridor.

Description

SH 130 (Segments 1-4) will be a new 49-mile tollway located east of I-35 through Williamson and Travis counties, extending from I-35 north of Georgetown to U.S. 183 southeast of Austin. It is the 2002 Project of the Central Texas Turnpike System, which also includes SH 45 North and the Loop 1 Extension. (Funds for the 2002 Project are detailed in the 2002 Project financing).

SH 130 will be a four-lane divided facility with major interchanges at IH-35, U.S. 79, SH 45 North, U.S. 290 and SH 71. Ultimately, SH 130 will become a six-lane facility with a median capable of accommodating future transportation options such as rail. (Environmental clearance will be needed before rail or any other transportation modes can be built in the median).

As future funding and right of way become available, SH 130 will be extended to I-10 near Seguin.