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Drivers who battle rush-hour backups on U.S. 290 will have a chance this month to weigh in on a possible toll road extension through Elgin, a decision officials say could reshape one of the area’s busiest corridors.
The Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority has scheduled a community listening session in Elgin for Sept. 25, part of a required environmental and design study. The study covers about 15 miles of 290 between state highways 130 and 95, where congestion can add up to 17 minutes to daily commutes, according to officials.
The project under consideration includes extending tolled lanes alongside existing free lanes, upgrading intersections and traffic signals, and adding pedestrian or bicycle infrastructure where possible. Officials said no construction has been approved, and any future work would require separate funding and approval.
