Ranch to Market Road 2222
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Ranch to Market Road 2222 (RM 2222) is a 10.8 miles (17.4 km) state-maintained roadway located in Travis County, Texas
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city limits; it was expanded to its current termination point at Lamar Boulevard in 1957.
In the late 1980s, the city of Austin developed plans to expand RM 2222 into an east–west freeway, connecting with US 290. The plans were rejected in the 1990s, citing adverse effects on the environment and existing neighborhoods.
In 1995, the designation of RM 2222 was changed to Urban Road 2222 (UR 2222), although - as with all Urban Roads - no signage changes have been made.
in west Austin
in the Four Points neighborhood. Northwest of RM 620, the road is called Bullick Hollow Road and continues to the east side of Lake Travis
. RM 2222 proceeds southeast from RM 620 for 5.2 miles (8.4 km) to intersect Loop 360. This section of road is a four-lane, lightly developed Texas Hill Country
road. It includes Tumbleweed Hill, a half-mile ten-percent gradient hill. City Park Road, leading to the Emma Long Metropolitan Park
at Lake Austin
, is accessible from RM 2222 just west of Loop 360.
After crossing Loop 360, RM 2222 continues southeast 3.6 miles (5.8 km) to Loop 1 (Mopac Boulevard). This section is a winding, scenic four-lane road built into the cliffs over Lake Austin. As RM 2222 approaches Loop 1, it enters a more heavily developed residential area.
After crossing Loop 1, RM 2222 continues southeast 2.1 miles (3.4 km) to its termination at Spur 69
, which leads to US 290 and I-35
. Although the designation after Lamar Boulevard changes to Spur 69, the road is still signed as RM 2222 through to I-35. This section of road is a four-lane, heavily developed urban residential and commercial road.
RM 2222 has several names over its length. Its westernmost segment is merely called RM 2222 (although it is sometimes erroneously referred to as FM 2222 or RR 2222). Near Loop 360, RM 2222 is known as Bull Creek Road. As it approaches its more developed stretch west of Loop 1, RM 2222 picks up the name Northland Drive. After passing over Shoal Creek, the name changes to Allandale Road, named for the Allandale
neighborhood through which it passes. Finally, after passing Burnet Road, the name changes to Koenig Lane , and remains so to the junction with I-35.
Travis County, Texas
As of 2009, the U.S. census estimates there were 1,026,158 people, 320,766 households, and 183,798 families residing in the county. The population density was 821 people per square mile . There were 335,881 housing units at an average density of 340 per square mile...
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History
RM 2222 originally terminated at the (then) AustinAustin, Texas
Austin is the capital city of the U.S. state of :Texas and the seat of Travis County. Located in Central Texas on the eastern edge of the American Southwest, it is the fourth-largest city in Texas and the 14th most populous city in the United States. It was the third-fastest-growing large city in...
city limits; it was expanded to its current termination point at Lamar Boulevard in 1957.
In the late 1980s, the city of Austin developed plans to expand RM 2222 into an east–west freeway, connecting with US 290. The plans were rejected in the 1990s, citing adverse effects on the environment and existing neighborhoods.
In 1995, the designation of RM 2222 was changed to Urban Road 2222 (UR 2222), although - as with all Urban Roads - no signage changes have been made.
Route Description
RM 2222 begins at an intersection with RM 620Ranch to Market Road 620
Ranch to Market Road 620, Ranch Road 620, or RM 620 is a Ranch to Market Road in the U.S. state of Texas maintained by the Texas Department of Transportation . The road begins at in Bee Cave in Travis County west of Austin passing along southeastern Lake Travis, western Austin, and several...
in west Austin
Austin, Texas
Austin is the capital city of the U.S. state of :Texas and the seat of Travis County. Located in Central Texas on the eastern edge of the American Southwest, it is the fourth-largest city in Texas and the 14th most populous city in the United States. It was the third-fastest-growing large city in...
in the Four Points neighborhood. Northwest of RM 620, the road is called Bullick Hollow Road and continues to the east side of Lake Travis
Lake Travis
Lake Travis is a reservoir on the Colorado River in central Texas in the United States. The reservoir was formed in 1942 by the construction of Mansfield Dam on the western edge of Austin, Texas by the Lower Colorado River Authority...
. RM 2222 proceeds southeast from RM 620 for 5.2 miles (8.4 km) to intersect Loop 360. This section of road is a four-lane, lightly developed Texas Hill Country
Texas Hill Country
The Texas Hill Country is a vernacular term applied to a region of Central Texas featuring tall rugged hills consisting of thin layers of soil atop limestone or granite. It also includes the Llano Uplift and the second largest granite monadnock in the United States, Enchanted Rock, which is located...
road. It includes Tumbleweed Hill, a half-mile ten-percent gradient hill. City Park Road, leading to the Emma Long Metropolitan Park
Emma Long Metropolitan Park
Emma Long Metropolitan Park is a large park in northwest Austin, Texas ....
at Lake Austin
Lake Austin
Lake Austin is a reservoir on the Colorado River in Austin, Texas in the United States. The reservoir was formed in 1939 by the construction of Tom Miller Dam by the Lower Colorado River Authority....
, is accessible from RM 2222 just west of Loop 360.
After crossing Loop 360, RM 2222 continues southeast 3.6 miles (5.8 km) to Loop 1 (Mopac Boulevard). This section is a winding, scenic four-lane road built into the cliffs over Lake Austin. As RM 2222 approaches Loop 1, it enters a more heavily developed residential area.
After crossing Loop 1, RM 2222 continues southeast 2.1 miles (3.4 km) to its termination at Spur 69
Texas State Highway Spur 69
Spur 69 is a four-lane state-maintained roadway in Austin, Texas. It is in length and is named Koenig Lane . It forms a link between RM 2222 and US 290 at I-35. Spur 69 is signed over its entire length as RM 2222, rather than as Spur 69....
, which leads to US 290 and I-35
Interstate 35 in Texas
Interstate 35 in Texas is a major north–south Interstate Highway running from Laredo near the United States-Mexico border to the Red River north of Gainesville where it crosses into Oklahoma. Along its route, it passes through the cities of San Antonio, Austin, and Waco before it splits into two...
. Although the designation after Lamar Boulevard changes to Spur 69, the road is still signed as RM 2222 through to I-35. This section of road is a four-lane, heavily developed urban residential and commercial road.
RM 2222 has several names over its length. Its westernmost segment is merely called RM 2222 (although it is sometimes erroneously referred to as FM 2222 or RR 2222). Near Loop 360, RM 2222 is known as Bull Creek Road. As it approaches its more developed stretch west of Loop 1, RM 2222 picks up the name Northland Drive. After passing over Shoal Creek, the name changes to Allandale Road, named for the Allandale
Allandale, Austin, Texas
Allandale is a neighborhood in north central Austin, Texas.Allandale is located in ZIP codes 78756 and 78757. The neighborhood boundaries, generally defined by the boundaries of the Allandale Neighborhood Association, are Burnet Road to the east with the Brentwood and Crestview neighborhoods, Mopac...
neighborhood through which it passes. Finally, after passing Burnet Road, the name changes to Koenig Lane , and remains so to the junction with I-35.
Junction list
| County | Location | Mile | Junction | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Travis County, Texas As of 2009, the U.S. census estimates there were 1,026,158 people, 320,766 households, and 183,798 families residing in the county. The population density was 821 people per square mile . There were 335,881 housing units at an average density of 340 per square mile... |
Austin Austin, Texas Austin is the capital city of the U.S. state of :Texas and the seat of Travis County. Located in Central Texas on the eastern edge of the American Southwest, it is the fourth-largest city in Texas and the 14th most populous city in the United States. It was the third-fastest-growing large city in... |
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External links
- TexasFreeway.com: Ranch to Market Road 2222 - contains description, history and photos of RM 2222