AUSTIN (KXAN) – A new bridge carrying Convict Hill Road over U.S. 290 is set to open as early as Wednesday night, April 22, marking another milestone in the Oak Hill Parkway Project.
The bridge opening builds on recent progress to the overall project. Newly opened westbound U.S. 290 mainlanes between Patton Ranch Road and just west of RM 1826 now allow commuters to drive between downtown Austin and Dripping Springs without stopping at traffic lights.
The Oak Hill Parkway Project is expected to conclude in mid-2026, according to TxDOT…