THE STORY OF

KELLAM ROAD

Originally begun as the Maha Loop, Kellam Road is a two mile, three lane non-tolled rural road with a continuous center turn lane that

extends from Pearce Lane to SH 71 in southeastern Travis County. The new road connects to the existing Kellam Road south of Pearce Lane.

JULY

2014GROUNDBREAKING

Pictured above (left to right) Mobility Authority Board Member Nikelle Meade, Executive Director Mike Heiligenstein and Travis County Commissioner Margaret Gomez

Travis County Commissioner Margaret Gomez discusses the project with media

Mobility Authority board members and stakeholders break ground on the project

UNDERJULY 2014 -

CONSTRUCTIONMARCH 2014

Project teams at work

Maha Loop site under construction

RIBBON-CEREMONY &

CUTTINGDEDICATION

Mobility Authority board members and stakeholders cut the ribbon on Kellam Road

At the request of Travis County,the Mobility Authority brokeground on this two-milenon-tolled project in July 2014 toaddress the increased congestionin southeastern Travis County.The new, three-lane roadwayfeatures a continuous center turnlane and will provide sustainablemobility options between PearceLane and State Highway 71 whileencouraging economic development.

PROJECT OVERVIEW*ENTER KELLAM RD. FROM SH 71, EAST OF ROSS RD.

*PEARCE LANE WILL BE CLOSED TO TRAFFIC.

Travis County Commissioner Margaret Gomez & Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority Board Chairman Ray Wilkerson

Cordially invite you to attendA Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony

To celebrate the completion of the Maha Loop Construction projectand its dedication as Kellam Road.

FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 2015 at 10 A.M.

TO THE

K E L L A M R DYou’re Invited

Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony & Dedication

Colors will be presented by the Del Valle ISD Color GuardLight food refreshments will be served following the ceremony

“At the Mobility Authority, we do more than build toll roads. We help keep

communities connected by developing and implementing quality infrastructure that ensures commuters have access to

convenient and reliable mobility options.” – Mike Heiligenstein, Executive Director

DEL VALLE ISD COLOR GUARD

Kellam Road, hours before opening to traffic

The Mobility Authority is committed to developing sustainable mobility solutions. In order to minimize environmental impact, the Maha Loop project incorporated water

retention ponds to absorb pollutants.

Mobility Authority Board of Directors Chairman Mobility Authority Executive Director Travis County Commissioner

RAY WILKERSON

MIKEHEILIGENSTEIN

MARGARET GOMEZ

Patricia King, constituent of Commissioner Gomez and advocate forthe construction of Kellam Road, speaks to the media

Attendees enjoyed refreshments following the ceremony

What is Kellam Road?Originally begun as the Maha Loop, Kellam Road is a 2-mile, non-tolled rural road between Pearce Lane and SH 71 in southeastern Travis County. It features two lanes in each direction and a continuous center turn lane. The new roadway connects to the existing Kellam Road south of Pearce Lane and will be called Kellam Road. Renaming the north section of the road to match the south section will reduce confusion for drivers.

Why is the road needed?Congestion in the area around the Maha Loop Project has been growing for years. Del Valle High School and Del Valle Junior High, as well as several large subdivisions, sit on Ross Road, which runs parallel to the project. Currently, a number of large subdivisions to the south use Ross Road to cut through to SH 71. The new Kellam Road provides a bypass for traffic, diverting it from Ross Road. Shifting some traffic out of school zones improves safety for students and other drivers, and allows access for first responders in emergency situations. Additionally, during events at the Circuit of the Americas track, traffic on all area roads becomes very congested. The new Kellam Road will help absorb much of that traffic.Is the road going to be tolled?�e new Kellam Road will not be tolled now or at any time in the future.

Why did the Mobility Authority build the project? �e Mobility Authority builds much more than toll roads. Created by Travis and Williamson counties in 2002, its mission is to reduce congestion in Central Texas. Sometimes a toll road is the way to go. Sometimes it isn't. In this case, Travis County recognized that the Mobility Authority has a process which lends itself to much faster construction. �e Mobility Authority constructed the project, in partnership with Travis County, which funded construction and will maintain the road.

KELLAM ROAD

Budget: $16.6 millionTimeline: July 2014-March 2015

Project length: 2 miles, from Pearce Lane to SH 71

Keeping Communities Connected“At the Mobility Authority, we do

more than build toll roads. We help keep communities connected by

developing and implementing quality infrastructure that ensures commuters

have access to convenient and reliable mobility options.”

– Mike Heiligenstein, Executive Director

www.MobilityAuthority.com

K E L L A M R D

Sustainable Mobility�e Mobility Authority is committed

to developing sustainable mobility solutions. In order to minimize

environmental impact, the Maha Loop project incorporated water

retention ponds to absorb pollutants.

KELLAM ROAD/MAHA LOOP

The Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority is an independent government agency created in 2002 to improve the transportation system in Williamson and Travis counties. Our mission

is to implement innovative, multi-modal transportation solutions that reduce congestion and create transportation choices that enhance

quality of life and economic vitality.