Workers continue to make progress on the 183A toll road extension despite delays.
The 183A toll road extension project in Leander is facing significant delays, with completion now tentatively set for April 9, 2025. The Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority has expressed frustration over the slow progress, attributing the delays to contractor Lane Construction, which has left the community anxious about future traffic conditions. Estimated costs have increased due to liquidated damages related to the delays, raising concerns over financial impacts on taxpayers. As construction continues, residents hope for timely updates and a resolution to ongoing challenges.
In the beautiful town of Leander, residents and commuters are feeling the sting of traffic delays as the highly anticipated 183A toll road extension continues to face setbacks. Originally, this crucial project was set for completion by the end of March 2025, but it looks like waiting just got a little longer for those hoping for a smoother ride.
The expansion of the 183A toll road is meant to stretch from in Leander, all the way up to north of State Highway 29 in Liberty Hill. This is no small feat; construction started back in 2021 and is projected to cost around $250 million. The toll road is poised to greatly assist in reducing traffic congestion in the area, but the delays have left many residents scratching their heads.
Moreover, CTRMA has faced some significant financial impacts due to these delays, with estimates showing they’ve incurred around $115 million in out-of-pocket expenses related to liquidated damages. This is particularly concerning as it demonstrates just how costly and disruptive these hold-ups can be for taxpayers and the funding of future projects.
Mike Sexton, who oversees engineering for CTRMA, has noted that final touches such as paving and camera installations are ongoing. This means that there is certainly progress being made, even if it feels like it has been slow going. However, the increasing traffic volumes along the 183A Toll corridor indicate that this expansion is needed now more than ever. Experts predict that traffic in the area will climb by approximately 25% over the next 25 years, which certainly adds some urgency to the situation.
Folks in Leander have shown remarkable patience during this whole process, but it seems everyone is ready for the day when these roadways can finally ease some of that nagging congestion!
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