Austin's light rail does not reach the Northwest Austin core. What Project Connect and CapMetro actually change for 78750, 78759, and 78726: the Red Line at Lakeline and Howard, coming Red Line upgrades, and why not to overpay for transit.
Austin broke ground March 5, 2026 on the Burnet Road corridor rebuild. Three funded segments, $64 million, finishing between mid-2027 and late 2028. The costs, the contracts, the intersections, and what the construction window means if you own or are buying along Burnet.
For Northwest Austin's core (78750, 78759, 78726) the I-35 Capital Express rebuild mostly misses your commute, which runs on MoPac, 183, 620, and 360. A ZIP-by-ZIP broker's read on who actually feels the construction and who does not.
Most of Northwest Austin sits high and dry, but flood risk here is real and specific. How Bull Creek, the FEMA zones, Austin's 500-year rule, the 2026 map redraw, and flood insurance should shape your offer in 78750, 78759, and 78726.