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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">System:</strong> Electronic toll collection (TxTag, EZ TAG, TollTag) + Pay By Mail<br>
<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Length:</strong> 91 miles total (49 miles Segments 1-4, 41 miles Segments 5-6)<br>
<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Currency:</strong> US Dollar (USD)<br>
<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Technology:</strong> Electronic tags, License plate recognition, Cashless tolling<br>
<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Operators:</strong> TxDOT (Segments 1-4), SH 130 Concession Company (Segments 5-6)<br>
<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Speed Limit:</strong> Up to 85 mph (highest in the United States)<br>
<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Also Known As:</strong> Pickle Parkway
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">No, you don't need an electronic tag to use SH 130 - but you'll save up to 33% on toll costs with one. The 91-mile toll road operates with completely automated cashless tolling, accepting electronic tags from multiple providers or billing untagged vehicles through Pay By Mail.</p>

<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Key Reality:</strong> Without an electronic tag, you'll pay up to 50% higher rates. For the full 91-mile journey from Georgetown to Seguin, electronic tag users pay $18.87 while Pay By Mail costs $26.58 - a difference of $7.71 per trip.</p>

<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">2025 Update:</strong> HCTRA now manages TxTag operations as of November 2024. New toll rates for Segments 5-6 took effect November 11, 2024. The road continues to offer the highest speed limit in the United States at 85 mph on southern segments.</p>

<h2 style="font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 25px 0 15px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #a2a9b1; padding-bottom: 2px;">SH 130 Toll Costs: Current Rates</h2>

<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">SH 130 operates with distance-based electronic toll collection across two distinct segments with different operators and rate structures. The 91-mile alternative to I-35 provides significant time savings for cross-Central Texas travel.</p>

<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 20px 0 10px 0;">Current Toll Rates by Segment (2025)</h3>

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<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Segment</th>
<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Length</th>
<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Speed Limit</th>
<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Operator</th>
<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Rate Structure</th>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Segments 1-4</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">49 miles</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">80 mph</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">TxDOT</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Distance-based by axle</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Segments 5-6</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">41 miles</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">85 mph</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">SH 130 Concession</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Distance-based by vehicle shape</td>
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<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 20px 0 10px 0;">Common Trip Costs (2025 Rates)</h3>

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<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Pay By Mail</th>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Georgetown to Seguin</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">91 miles</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">$18.87</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">$26.58</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">$7.71</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Austin Airport to Seguin</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">~60 miles</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">$12.33</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">$16.77</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">$4.44</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Downtown Austin to San Antonio</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">~50 miles</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">$11.47</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">$15.48</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">$4.01</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Seguin to Lockhart</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">~20 miles</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">$6.96</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">$9.26</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">$2.30</td>
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<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 20px 0 10px 0;">Vehicle Classification System</h3>

<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Segments 1-4 (TxDOT):</strong> Classified by number of axles (2-axle, 3-axle, 4-axle, 5-axle, 6-axle)</p>

<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Segments 5-6 (Private):</strong> Classified by vehicle shape and size (Class A through Class E)</p>
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<li>Class A: Vehicles including motorcycles (Height < 7', Length < 20')</li>
<li>Class B: Class A vehicle plus trailer</li>
<li>Class C: Larger vehicle without trailer (Height 7'-12', Length 20'-46')</li>
<li>Class D: Larger vehicle with one trailer (Height > 12', Length > 46')</li>
<li>Class E: Any vehicle with 2+ trailers</li>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">SH 130 operates with completely automated cashless tolling across all segments. All tolls are collected electronically at highway speeds with no options for cash payments.</p>

<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">1. Electronic Tag Systems (Up to 33% Savings):</strong></p>
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<li>TxTag (now managed by HCTRA), EZ TAG (HCTRA), TollTag (NTTA)</li>
<li>K-TAG (Kansas), Pikepass (Oklahoma) - accepted on all segments</li>
<li>Automatic account deduction - no stopping required</li>
<li>Works on all Texas toll roads plus Kansas and Oklahoma</li>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">2. Pay By Mail (License Plate Billing):</strong></p>
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<li>Camera captures license plate for untagged vehicles</li>
<li>HCTRA processes all billing for both segments</li>
<li>Up to 50% higher rates than electronic tags</li>
<li>Invoice mailed to registered vehicle owner</li>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">3. Veterans Discount Program:</strong></p>
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<li>Available on TxDOT Segments 1-4 only</li>
<li>Qualified veterans with specialty license plates ride free</li>
<li>Segments 5-6 currently not included in state program</li>
<li>Automatic recognition with registered electronic tag</li>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;">To calculate toll costs for cars, trucks, motorcycles and all vehicle types on SH 130, use TollGuru toll calculator</p>

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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">TxTag System Transition:</strong></p>
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<li>November 2024: HCTRA assumed TxTag operations from TxDOT</li>
<li>Unified billing system for Austin and Houston area toll roads</li>
<li>Existing TxTag customers can continue using current tags</li>
<li>New customers must obtain EZ TAG through HCTRA</li>
</ul>

<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Rate Adjustments:</strong></p>
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<li>November 11, 2024: Segments 5-6 toll rates increased</li>
<li>January 1, 2025: Segments 1-4 rates adjusted for inflation</li>
<li>Full-length passenger car trip now $18.87 with electronic tag</li>
<li>Annual rate adjustments continue based on economic indicators</li>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Leadership Changes:</strong></p>
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<li>January 2025: Ananth Prasad named new CEO of SH 130 Concession Company</li>
<li>Continued focus on commercial traffic growth</li>
<li>Enhanced anti-scam measures and customer communication</li>
</ul>

<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Traffic Growth:</strong></p>
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<li>Post-pandemic traffic volumes significantly higher than pre-2020 levels</li>
<li>Increased commercial truck usage avoiding I-35 congestion</li>
<li>Northern segments (1-4) reporting healthy traffic volumes of 30,000-55,000 vehicles</li>
</ul>

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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">TxDOT Central Texas Turnpike System (Segments 1-4):</strong></p>
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<li>[[sh-45-north|SH 45 North]] - 13-mile toll road connecting US 183 to SH 130</li>
<li>[[sh-45-southeast|SH 45 Southeast]] - 7-mile connector completing Central Austin bypass</li>
<li>[[loop-1-toll-lanes|Loop 1 (MoPac)]] - 4-mile tolled segments from Parmer Lane to SH 45N</li>
<li>[[austin-toll-roads|Austin Area Toll Roads]] - Complete TxDOT toll road network</li>
</ul>

<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority Network:</strong></p>
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<li>[[183a-toll-road|183A Toll]] - Northwest Williamson County corridor</li>
<li>[[290-toll-road|290 Toll]] - Eastern Travis County connection</li>
<li>[[mopac-express-lane|MoPac Express Lane]] - Variable pricing express lanes</li>
<li>[[71-toll-lane|71 Toll Lane]] - Airport Boulevard to SH 130 connector</li>
<li>[[sh-45sw-toll-road|SH 45SW Toll]] - Southern Travis/Northern Hays County link</li>
<li>[[183-toll-road|183 Toll]] - East Austin US 290 to SH 71 corridor</li>
</ul>

<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Private Toll Road Operations:</strong></p>
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<li>SH 130 Segments 5-6 - 50-year concession operated by private consortium</li>
<li>Strategic Value Partners and U.S. federal government ownership</li>
<li>Revenue sharing with TxDOT for regional mobility improvements</li>
<li>American-owned business headquartered in Central Texas</li>
</ul>

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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Route Planning:</strong></p>
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<li>Primary I-35 alternative: Georgetown to San Antonio bypass</li>
<li>Major connections: US 183, Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, SH 71</li>
<li>Serves eastern Austin suburbs: Manor, Pflugerville, Georgetown</li>
<li>Key commercial route avoiding I-35 congestion and construction</li>
</ul>

<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Speed Advantages:</strong></p>
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<li>Segments 1-4: 80 mph speed limit (higher than I-35's 70-75 mph)</li>
<li>Segments 5-6: 85 mph speed limit (highest in the United States)</li>
<li>Continuous travel without traffic signals or intersections</li>
<li>Significant time savings during peak I-35 congestion periods</li>
</ul>

<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Commercial Benefits:</strong></p>
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<li>Preferred route for commercial trucks avoiding I-35 delays</li>
<li>Direct connection to Mexico-Midwest freight corridor</li>
<li>Consistent travel times vs. unpredictable I-35 congestion</li>
<li>Growing industrial development along southern segments</li>
</ul>

<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Cost Considerations:</strong></p>
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<li>Electronic tag essential for regular users - saves $200-400 annually</li>
<li>Consider time value vs. toll cost for commercial operations</li>
<li>Distance from population centers increases travel time to access points</li>
<li>Fuel savings from higher speed limits and reduced congestion</li>
</ul>

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<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 15px 0 8px 0;">Can I avoid SH 130 tolls?</h3>
<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Yes, you can use I-35 as the free alternative. However, I-35 experiences significant congestion, construction delays, and slower speeds. SH 130 offers time savings that often justify the toll cost for many travelers.</p>

<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 15px 0 8px 0;">What happens if I don't pay SH 130 tolls?</h3>
<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">HCTRA handles all billing and collection. Unpaid tolls result in escalating fees, potential collection agency involvement, and possible vehicle registration blocks. Pay promptly to avoid additional charges.</p>

<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 15px 0 8px 0;">Why is SH 130 called the Pickle Parkway?</h3>
<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">The route is named after former US Representative J.J. Pickle, who served the Austin area from 1963 to 1995 and was instrumental in obtaining federal funding for planning studies that led to SH 130's development.</p>

<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 15px 0 8px 0;">Do veterans get discounts on SH 130?</h3>
<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Qualified veterans with specialty license plates receive free tolls on TxDOT-operated Segments 1-4. However, the privately-operated Segments 5-6 are not currently included in the state veteran discount program.</p>

<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 15px 0 8px 0;">Can I use my out-of-state electronic tag?</h3>
<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Yes, SH 130 accepts K-TAG from Kansas and Pikepass from Oklahoma on all segments. These tags work throughout Texas, making them convenient for interstate travelers.</p>

<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 15px 0 8px 0;">What is the fastest speed limit in America?</h3>
<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">SH 130 Segments 5-6 have an 85 mph speed limit, the highest posted speed limit in the United States. This makes it one of the fastest legal driving routes in the Americas.</p>

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<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Speed Limit</th>
<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Cost</th>
<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Congestion</th>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">SH 130</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">91 miles</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">80-85 mph</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">$18.87 (Georgetown-Seguin)</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Light traffic</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">I-35</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">~80 miles</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">70-75 mph</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Free</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Heavy congestion</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">[[sh-45-north|SH 45 North]]</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">13 miles</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">75-80 mph</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Distance-based</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Moderate</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">[[183a-toll-road|183A Toll]]</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">11.6 miles</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">75-80 mph</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Distance-based</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Light-moderate</td>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Internal Navigation:</strong></p>
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<li>[[austin-toll-roads|Austin Toll Roads]] - Complete Central Texas toll road network</li>
<li>[[texas-toll-roads|Texas Toll Roads]] - Statewide toll road information</li>
<li>[[electronic-toll-collection-texas|Electronic Toll Collection Texas]] - TxTag, EZ TAG, and other systems</li>
<li>[[i-35-traffic-austin|I-35 Traffic Austin]] - Alternative route information</li>
<li>[[pay-toll-austin|Pay Toll Austin]] - Payment methods for Austin-area toll roads</li>
<li>[[truck-toll-roads-texas|Truck Toll Roads Texas]] - Commercial vehicle information</li>
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<li>HCTRA Customer Service: 281-875-3279 (TxTag/EZ TAG accounts)</li>
<li>SH 130 Segments 5-6 Information: Contact through HCTRA</li>
<li>Online Account Management: hctra.org</li>
<li>TxDOT Toll Operations: 1-888-468-9824 (legacy TxTag issues)</li>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Official Resources:</strong></p>
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<li>SH 130 Segments 5-6: mysh130.com</li>
<li>TxDOT Austin Area Tolls: txtag.org</li>
<li>HCTRA: hctra.org</li>
<li>Live Traffic Map: Available on SH 130 website</li>
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