Austin Corridor Mobility Program

Status: Under Construction

About the Project

Current Work Zones

July 1, 2026 Project Update: The traffic signal at the intersection of Burnet Road and Braker Lane will be dark from approximately 7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 1, to 3 a.m. on Thursday, July 2. Austin Police officers will be on site to direct vehicle and pedestrian traffic until work is completed. The closure is needed to facilitate multiple overhead cable transfers. Please seek an alternate route if possible, watch for construction crews and follow the direction of officers when approaching the intersection during this time. 

June 10, 2026 Project Update: Read the Burnet Road corridor project stakeholder email

Work is now actively underway on the northern segment of the corridor, stretching from approximately Braker Lane to MoPac Expressway. With this progress, all three segments of the project—from Koenig Lane to MoPac—are now under construction. This marks a major step forward in delivering the safety, mobility, and multimodal improvements planned for this busy travel corridor.

Over the coming months, crews will continue installing utilities, upgrading intersections, adding new pedestrian and bicycle facilities, and preparing the corridor for future enhancements. As construction activity increases, residents, businesses, and commuters will likely notice lane shifts, temporary detours, and intermittent closures. While teams are making every effort to minimize disruptions, some travel delays should be anticipated throughout the work.

 

Planned Improvements

  • ADA‑compliant curb ramps to improve accessibility
  • Shared‑use paths for safer walking and biking
  • Installation of two crosswalk signals (Pedestrian Hybrid Beacons, or PHBs) to support safer crossings
  • Traffic signal upgrades
  • Drainage improvements
  • Realignment of Burnet Lane at Burnet Road to improve safety and traffic operations

 

Burnet Road corridor scope map for White Horse Trail to US 183.

White Horse Trail to US 183

Construction starts on Monday, March 2, 2026, on approximately 2.7 linear miles of rescoped corridor mobility improvements for Burnet Road from Koenig Lane (RM 2222) to US 183, including construction of sidewalks, shared-use paths, curb and gutter, minimal driveway reconstruction and upgraded traffic signal infrastructure and improvements at priority intersections.

 

US 183 to Bright Verde Way

Burnet Road at Research Boulevard with intersection improvements shown.   Burnet Road at Waterford Central Boulevard/Helen Milton Smith Way with intersection improvements shown.

Burnet Road at Rutland Drive with intersection improvements shown.   Burnet Road at Longhorn Boulevard with intersection improvements shown.

Construction is underway on safety and mobility improvements, including:

  • new eight-foot-wide shared-use paths
  • ADA-compliant bus stops
  • curb and gutter installation
  • pavement rehabilitation, new pavement markings and signage
  • intersection and traffic signal improvements at Research Boulevard, Waterford Center Boulevard, Longhorn Boulevard and Rutland Drive
  • driveway reconstruction
  • utility adjustments
  • drainage improvements will incorporate stormwater detention and water quality structures, with landscaping enhancements adding trees and greenery along the new pedestrian and bikeway facilities

 

Bright Verde Way to MoPac Expressway

Burnet Road corridor scope map for Bright Verde Way to MoPac Expressway.

Construction is anticipated to start in summer 2026 on approximately 1.5 linear miles of corridor mobility improvements for Burnet Road from Bright Verde Way to MoPac Expressway, including:

  • new sidewalks, bike lanes and shared-use paths
  • raised medians
  • curb and gutter
  • turn lane improvements
  • driveway reconstruction
  • bus stop improvements
  • pavement rehabilitation, new pavement markings and signage
  • utility adjustments
  • drainage improvements

Project Documentation