Signals at SH 130 frontage and SH 142 to be activated

LOCKHART, TEXAS (July 14, 2023) — Traffic signals at the intersections of SH 142 and the northbound and southbound SH 130 frontage roads in Lockhart will switch from flashing to standard operation the week of July 31, weather permitting. (Activation is currently scheduled for Aug. 3)

Temporary digital message signs have been placed near the intersections since July 10 to alert drivers about the upcoming change. Contractors are also installing advanced warning beacons to alert drivers as they approach the signalized intersections.

The intersections meet the necessary conditions for activation based on a signal warrant analysis conducted by SH 130 Concession Company and approved by the Texas Department of Transportation.

Drivers are encouraged to stay alert and drive with caution as motorists adjust to the new signal pattern.

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.