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New Austin Toll Lanes Open 2026 Amid Skepticism

1/2/2026

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  • The 183 North Mobility Project in Austin will open its first toll lanes on January 6, 2026, after nearly five years of construction.
  • The $612 million project adds two express toll lanes in each direction along a nine-mile stretch of U.S. 183 to relieve congestion.
  • The toll system uses dynamic pricing during peak times.
  • Residents express skepticism about long-term benefits as officials say completion is expected by late 2026.