A unique, high definition construction camera is giving Central Texans and Internet users worldwide the ability to watch construction of the Manor Expressway project in near real time. The portable, remote controlled camera, which runs on solar power and communicates via a cellular data connection, is being used by the Mobility Authority to document construction of the Manor Expressway interchange at US 183. As an added bonus, the public can view the most recent pictures, monitor traffic conditions or access thousands of archived pictures dating back to the beginning of the construction project at www.ManorExpressway.com.
"The Mobility Authority is excited to introduce this technology to Central Texas," says Steve Pustelnyk, Director of Communications for the Mobility Authority. "Transparency is a priority for our agency, and this camera allows the public to watch our progress on the Manor Expressway any time, night or day."
Click here to access images from the construction camera.
Update on Manor Expressway Construction
The Mobility Authority continues to make progress on the Manor Expressway direct connect flyovers at US 183 and US 290. Construction crews have been focusing their efforts on drilling shafts for bridge support columns. Columns can now be seen emerging from the ground. Next steps will include capping these columns and placing beams. Crews have also been placing embankment and constructing drainage structures. Due to the limited space in the intersection, construction has required the temporary closure of the northbound US 183 Cameron Road exit. That exit is expected to reopen in September. Construction has also required the temporary closure of the southbound US 183 entrance ramp at US 290. The entrance ramp is expected to reopen by December 2010. To stay up to date on road closures and other construction activities, visit www.ManorExpressway.com or call our project hotline at 512-684-3252.
Construction of the Manor Expressway direct connect flyover interchange at US 183 and US 290 began in March.
Construction of the Manor Expressway direct connect flyover interchange at US 183 and US 290 and the 1.4-mile stretch of the Manor Expressway between US 183 and Chimney Hill Boulevard began in March.
As construction on Phase 1 of the Manor Expressway progresses, the Mobility Authority is also accelerating plans for development of the remainder of the project. In June, the Mobility Authority initiated a process to secure a contractor to design and build the remainder of the project. That work will extend the Manor Expressway from US 183 to east of Parmer Lane.
Once completed, the Manor Expressway will be a 6.2-mile, limited-access toll road with three lanes in each direction. It will be constructed in an expanded median of US 290. The existing US 290 will be improved and will remain non-tolled. Construction of the full project should be completed by 2014.
Visit the project website for more information.
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