MoPac southbound Express Lane to open Saturday

AUSTIN (KXAN) — As of Saturday, all of the MoPac Express lanes will officially be open. Drivers can begin using the southbound lane at 8 a.m.
The project began five years ago and encountered numerous delays. It now stretches in both directions from Parmer Lane in north Austin to Cesar Chavez Street in downtown Austin. The last section of the northbound lane opened Oct. 7.
With the lanes open, drivers should be aware of people merging into and out of the Express Lanes.
Signs will display pr