SH 130 Concession Co. Finishes $90 Million Repair Project
Lane closures and slowdowns end along the southern section of SH 130
MUSTANG RIDGE, TEXAS (June 18, 2019) — SH 130 Concession Company, LLC, the private entity that operates and maintains the 41-mile southern section of State Highway 130, has completed its $90 million reconstruction project to repair major pavement and ride quality problems along the roadway.
All lanes are now open at the normally posted 85 mph speed limit after 20 months of intermittent slow downs and temporary lane closures related to the project.
“This project was a major undertaking, and we sincerely appreciate the patience of all of our customers while we worked to repair substantial portions of the roadway,” said SH 130 Concession Co. Chief Executive Officer Tyler Duvall. “Our team has worked hard to address road conditions and pavement issues to improve the driving experience and overall road safety. We are excited that the road now offers a congestion free option to all motorists traveling within the corridor or heading down to the beaches on the Gulf Coast.”
Under the repair and reconstruction plan reviewed and approved by TxDOT, the company removed between four and eight feet of material beneath the roadway in severely impacted areas, replacing it with treated material before repaving the road. In some areas, the company also installed moisture membranes along the edge of the pavement.
Work also included extensive repairs at the Boggy Creek Road overpass.
About SH 130 Concession Company
The only American-owned toll road concession in the U.S., Texas-based SH 130 Concession Company operates and maintains the 41-mile section of State Highway 130 south of Austin through a long-term public-private partnership with the State of Texas. The southern segments 5&6 of the roadway opened in 2012 and connect seamlessly with the state-operated northern portion of SH 130, creating a 91-mile high-speed alternative to the heavily congested I-35 corridor in Central Texas. SH 130 Concession Company has invested more than $160M in recent years to enhance safety, improve the driving experience and prepare for future growth. The roadway maintains excellent asset condition scores from TxDOT and a driver satisfaction rating of over 90%. With ongoing roadwork on I-35 for the foreseeable future, SH 130 offers a safe, reliable, efficient and comfortable choice for long-distance freight and passenger vehicles moving through Central Texas.
For more information, contact James Lovett at 512-618-4986.
