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MoPac South expansion heads to public review

For over a decade, the Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority has spearheaded an $825 million project along 8.77 miles of MoPac South between Cesar Chavez Street and Slaughter Lane.

How we got here: The agency initiated an environmental study of the corridor to identify options to improve mobility and safety.

Breaking it down: The Recommended Build Alternative 2C configuration features northbound and southbound express lanes from Cesar Chavez to the Barton Skyway via an elevated, wishbone-shaped ramp. The configuration also includes two express lanes from Barton Skyway to Convict Hill Road, one express lane from Convict Hill Road to Slaughter Lane, and other improvements.

Put in perspective: By 2045 the 2C express lanes would save drivers 12 minutes during northbound morning peak hours and 14 minutes during southbound evening peak hours, compared to the no-build alternative. The general-purpose lanes would save drivers four minutes northbound and five minutes southbound.

Get involved: Community members can provide public comment on the draft environmental assessment online, by mail or by voicemail through May 3.

 
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Q&A: Meet the Eanes ISD school board candidates

Get to know the candidates running for Places 1, 2 and 3 of the Eanes ISD board of trustees, which will be on the ballot in the upcoming May election.

What you need to know: Running for Place 1 are Afshan Khan, Kate Ivers and Robert Morrow. Incumbent Kim McMath is not seeking reelection. Running for Place 2 are incumbent Laura Clark and Jennifer Blackman. Running for Place 3 are incumbent Diane Hern and Swasti Apte.

EISD trustees are elected at-large, meaning all registered voters living within EISD boundaries can vote for each place on the ballot. The last day to register to vote is April 2. Early voting will be held April 20-28, and election day is May 2. 

Something to note: Candidates were asked to limit their answers for each question to 50 words, not attack other opponents, and were informed that "questionnaire not returned by deadline" would be published if Community Impact did not receive the candidate information and answers by the deadline provided. 

 

Your Weekend To-Do List

Check out these weekend events across the metro area.

Wildflower Spring Market

Cedar Park Kite Festival

March 28, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; March 29, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Austin

March 28, 3-7 p.m.
Cedar Park

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Austin Water Lantern Festival

Easter in the Park

March 28, 5-9 p.m.
Leander

March 28, 6 p.m.
Bastrop

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Expansion could bring Desnudo, Rockman, austiNuts and more to Austin airport

As the expansion of Austin-Bergstrom International Airport continues, the city is looking to bring both local and national retailers to new terminal areas.

The details: The multiyear expansion, Journey with AUS, will add taxiways, a concourse, a parking garage and other improvements. Also included is the extension of the existing Barbara Jordan Terminal's west side and a smaller temporary terminal, Concourse M.

This month, city officials are slated to approve a new concession lease agreement that will bring new retail, food and beverage options to the West Gate Expansion area and Concourse M as the airport development program moves along. The deal could see travelers get access to products from local businesses such as Densudo Coffee, Rockman and autiNuts as well as national retailers Starbucks and Amazon.

 

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