Traffic on US 290 East between US 183 and SH 130 has increased more than 78% since 1990, and the resulting congestion is challenging the area’s quality of life and economic prosperity. To combat this added congestion, the Mobility Authority is constructing the Manor Expressway. Here are some quick facts about the project:
Project Description:
The Manor Expressway project will triple the current capacity of US 290 East between US 183 and SH 130. It will be a 6.2-mile limited-access road, including:
- Three tolled lanes in each direction, and
- Three non-tolled frontage lanes in each direction.
The new Manor Expressway will be constructed in an expanded median of the existing US 290 East. Here’s how.
The existing US 290 will be widened and improved and will remain non-tolled. Drivers who prefer not to use the Manor Expressway will have the option of using these non-tolled frontage roads.
Once completed, the Manor Expressway will link up with other important roadways in the region, including US 183 and the new SH 130 toll road.
Estimated Completion:
Construction on the first section will begin in early 2010 and portions of the road could begin opening by late 2012. Click here to download a project fact sheet.
Phase 1 Construction:
Federal stimulus funding has been allocated to help complete the flyover direct connect interchange between US 183 and the Manor Expressway. As a result, the Mobility Authority is prioritizing construction of these interchanges, as well as right-of-way acquisition and utility relocation on a 1.4-mile stretch of the Manor Expressway between US 183 and Chimney Hill Drive to ensure the new flyovers operate efficiently.
This first phase of the Manor Expressway is estimated to cost $245 million and will be funded using a combination of the federal stimulus funding, a State Infrastructure Bank loan, a Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act loan and bond debt.
Estimated Cost:
$600 million +. Funding will be provided through state and federal highway funds, as well as borrowed money backed by future toll revenue.
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