To improve mobility by providing an efficient cross-city route between Austin, Pflugerville, Round Rock and neighboring communities.

Description

SH 45 North will be approximately 13 miles long, extending from Ridgeline Boulevard west of U.S. 183 eastward to SH 130. It will be a four to six-lane divided roadway, with major interchanges at U.S. 183, Loop 1, I-35 and SH 130. SH 45 North will also include limited frontage roads.

The eastern portion of SH 45N (Loop 1 interchange east to SH 130), and the western portion of SH 45N from Loop 1 to RM 620 opened in the Fall of 2006. The remaining western portion of SH 45N is scheduled for completion by Spring 2007.

This project is part of the 2002 Project of the Central Texas Turnpike System, which also includes Loop 1 and the northern 49 miles of SH 130. (Funds for the 2002 Project are detailed in the 2002 Project Official Statement in the Investors section.