The Fix290 Coalition is a grass-roots community alliance dedicated to saving Oak Hill from the TxDOT Tollway Plan for the US 290/ SH 71 highway interchange. We propose a less expensive, lower profile, no toll alternative, which can be built much faster and impact the environment less.

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Our supporters include numerous Oak Hill businesses and organizations as well as over 2,800 residents who have signed our petition. Show your support!
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Quick Facts About a Parkway Through Oak Hill
  • Meets CAMPO’s 2030 traffic projections
  • Eliminates the need for tolls
  • Is friendlier for local business
  • Lower elevation profile
  • Has overpasses and exits where needed
  • Saves Williamson Creek
  • Serves local and commuter traffic
  • Faster to build
  • Will save money

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What is a Parkway? >>

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What's New

TxDOT withholding information. (again!) : TxDOT has been hiding information it knew would lead to major delays in completion of the Hwy. 290 project.

Quick Downloads

Fix 290 Poll : 82% of Southwest Austin residents prefer the parkway.

Fix 290 Noise Report : A parkway will produce 50% LESS noise than TxDOT's elevated design.

Fix 290 Cost Estimate : A parkway would cost about half as much as TxDOT’s latest designs.

Fix 290 Report : Highlights the problems with TxDOT’s plan for the project.

Latest News

Fix290 Meet Up! Thursday, May 29th 7pm
Date: Thursday, May 29 Time: 7:00 PM Place: ACC Pinnacle Campus, 10th Floor Conference Room Dear Friend of Fix290, What's happening on ...
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TxDOT accused of hiding information on 290 project
From The Oak Hill Gazette Ann Fowler 21.MAR.08 OAK HILL - TxDOT has been hiding information it knew would lead to ...
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290/71 Summit ends without consensus
From The Oak Hill Gazette Ann Fowler 03.AUG.07 The original goal for the 290/71 Summit envisioned four Oak Hill groups reaching ...
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82% of Southwest Austin wants a Parkway
A recent telephone poll conducted by Opinion Analysts, Inc of Austin shows that ...
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Supporters

  • Austin Sierra Club
  • John Dromgoole's Natural Gardener
  • Oak Hill Association of Neighborhoods
  • Burger Tex
  • Croissant Time
  • Hill Country Alliance
  • Edward Jones Investments
  • Save Our Springs Alliance
  • Scenic Brook Food Store
  • J Brandon’s Hair Salon
  • South Windmill Run Neighborhood Association
  • Oak Hill Scuba
    • (more...)
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