Passenger and heavy truck traffic along the southern section of State Highway 130 grew by 10% in 2023, according to a
The private company operates and maintains the section of the highway between Austin and San Antonio. It said over 12.6 million transactions were recorded on the roadway last year.“Strong population growth throughout the Central Texas region combined with an uptick in commercial and residential development directly along the SH 130 Corridor continues to lead more drivers to choose our roadway,” said SH 130 Concession Co. CEO Adam Hesketh.
Despite the increase in traffic, the crash rate reportedly decreased to 25 crashes per 100 million vehicle miles traveled. It was the best safety report since 2014. The rate was five times lower than I-35 between Austin and San Antonio, the company said. “As the growth in central Texas continues to accelerate, the company is committed to supporting the communities it serves through enhanced partnerships with economic developers, local stakeholders and regional organizations,” Hesketh said. “And as congestion continues to worsen along I-35, we will continue to provide a reliable, safe, and free-flow alternative.”
Source: News Formal (newsformal.com)