Design changes to the Loop 360 Westlake project are being revealed this week by TxDOT.
The estimated $60 million dollar project would remove traffic lights from the main lanes and create underpasses at Westlake Drive and Cedar Street. TxDOT’s Brad Wheelis says new U-turns and shared use paths are also included. “And we received a lot of public input on this project. So our design team took that input back to the table and they made some modifications.” He adds, “Some of those modifications include dedicated turns, u-turns and thru-lanes at Westlake Drive and Cedar Street.”
TxDOT plans to reveal those changes starting this afternoon from 4pm to 6pm at a workshop at Riverbend Church. “Including these dedicated turns, there will be a dedicated right turn in four different places on Westlake Drive. This is something we heard many folks asking for.” TxDOT will have a virtual workshop online at www.Loop360Project.com. Individuals may also email comments to cwotip-c@txdot.gov or mail in their comments to the TxDOT Austin District, Attention: Crystal Wotipka, Loop 360 Program, 7901 N. I-35, Austin, Texas 78753. All comments must be received by Wednesday, May 8, 2019 to be included in the public record.
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