Throughout its length west of Austin, US 290 cuts across mountainous hills comprising the Texas Hill Country and the Edwards Plateau; between Austin and Houston, the highway then travels through gradually hilly grasslands and pine forests comprising the Gulf Coastal Plains.
Those looking to bypass traffic congestion have a choice to use 290 Toll. Drivers who prefer not to pay a toll can use the improved non-tolled general-purpose lanes. 290 Toll upgraded the existing US 290 to a new expressway facility, which tripled the roadway’s capacity.
The eastbound lanes of U.S. 290 in northwest Houston reopened after shutting down for hours due to a fatal crash Tuesday morning, according to the live Houston TranStar traffic map and local ...
A fiery crash on Highway 290 in Houston claimed one life early Tuesday, prompting lane closures and heavy delays.
Starting next week, TxDOT says crews will close the westbound U.S. 290 east flyover to southbound I-35 overnight from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Sunday through Thursday for several weeks.
Repairs to begin on U.S. 290 flyover in North Austin after viral video ...
A crash involving a farm tractor and a pickup north of Winnemucca kept a stretch of State Route 290 closed for several hours.
A deadly crash and vehicle fire have shut down Highway 290 heading inbound near Fairbanks North Houston.
The westbound mainlanes of US-290 near West Road were shut down after a crash involving nine vehicles, including an 18-wheeler, on Monday morning, officials say.
Drivers will be detoured off U.S. 290 at the Waco exit and directed left at the traffic light to access I-35. TxDOT is urging motorists to follow posted detours and expect delays.