AUSTIN, Texas - A key part of a major highway project in Austin is on track to be completed by this time next year.

Loop 360, also known as the Capitol of Texas Highway, has been slowed by traffic lights ever since it fully opened back in the early 80s.

Loop 360 project

The backstory:

It’s a big work zone. New main lanes for Loop 360/Capitol of Texas Highway are taking shape south of the Pennybacker Bridge. It’s a project that broke ground back in 2022.

"Yeah, I mean, it's been pretty impressive, but you know, there are times when it takes some time to get out of it," said Tom McCall, who is also looking forward to the work to end.

The section is set to open around fall 2026.

"I do hope that eventually it's really nice. I don't think by mid-2026 this is fully done. I'm prepared fo

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