Texas State Highway Loop 1

Texas State Highway Loop 1 is a controlled-access highway which provides access to the west side of Austin, Texas. It is named Mopac Expressway (or, according to some highway signs, Mopac Boulevard) after the Missouri Pacific Railroad (or "MoPac"). The original section of the highway was built along Missouri Pacific's right-of-way (now owned by Union Pacific), with the railroad tracks running along the highway median between West 5th and West 34th Streets.

Related Topics:
Highway - Austin, Texas - Missouri Pacific Railroad - Right-of-way - Union Pacific - Median

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Loop 1's current southern terminus is at the beginning of the Texas 45 stub south of Austin. It intersects Texas 71/US 290 and Loop 360. It crosses the Colorado River in downtown Austin, and US 183 (Research Blvd.), before another junction with Loop 360. Loop 1 travels concurrently with Farm-to-Market Road 1325 for several miles before the expressway ends. It spans a total distance of 22.061 miles.

Related Topics:
Texas 45 - Texas 71 - US 290 - Loop 360 - Colorado River - US 183

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