Burnet Road corridor project
Burnet Road corridor project
Mobility, safety and connectivity improvements are coming to Burnet Road from Koenig Lane to MoPac Expressway. The improvements are funded by the 2016 Austin Mobility Bond.
Status: Under Construction
About the Project
Current Work Zones
November 2025 Status Update
White Horse Trail to US 183
Construction is anticipated to begin winter 2025/2026 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
Construction anticipated to begin spring 2026 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
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