At a Glance
- New video shows northbound 183 Express lanes on U.S. 183A set to open in the coming weeks.
- The nine-mile stretch has been under construction since 2022.
- Express lanes will feature variable tolls with dynamic pricing.
- Why it matters: Residents will soon navigate new toll lanes that change cost based on traffic, reshaping daily commutes.
Central Texas residents can soon expect a major change to the U.S. 183A corridor. A new video released by the 183 North Mobility Authority gives a bird’s-eye view of the upcoming northbound express lanes, which are slated to open shortly.
Upcoming Express Lanes
Currently, travelers heading north on 183 just north of MoPac Expressway have access to three continuous non-toll lanes from Burnet Road to State Highway 45 North. When the new express lanes open, drivers will have four continuous non-toll lanes, plus two express lanes with entrances at Burnet Road and Braker Lane, and exits at Duval Road and SH 45 North/RM 620.
- 3 current non-toll lanes (Burnet Road to SH 45 North)
- 4 future non-toll lanes
- 2 express toll lanes
Toll and Pricing Details
Northbound express lanes will require a toll, and the fee will vary based on traffic volume. Signs at the entrances will display the current, dynamic price. Drivers may use TXTag, EZTag, KTag, PikePass, bancpass, Sun Pass, ExpressToll, and Fuego electronic tags on the 183A toll, according to a YouTube video posted by MobilityAuthCTRMA.
Project Status and Timeline
The video was recorded on Dec. 22. Southbound express lanes are slated to open during the first few months of 2026, though an exact date has not been announced. The $612 million project is led by the Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority.
Mike Sexton (Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority) said during an interview with News Of Austin:
> “We’ve just been waiting to get this open for a while. We’re excited that it’s coming to fruition.”
Key Takeaways
- 183 North Mobility Authority’s express lanes will open soon, adding two toll lanes.
- Dynamic toll pricing will adjust with traffic volume.
- Southbound lanes are expected in early 2026, part of a $612 million project.
As the project moves forward, commuters along U.S. 183A will soon experience a new traffic pattern that balances speed and cost.
