Wondering what’s behind lane changes or detours? Several road projects across the Cedar Park area are reshaping local traffic patterns while working to enhance safety and efficiency for all road users.

Check out these transportation updates from the city:

Upcoming projects

New Hope Drive expansion

Project: The traffic changes come as the city is working to expand New Hope Drive from four to six lanes and open an innovative intersection design at New Hope Drive and 183A Toll. The expansion will span from the west end of New Hope Drive near RM 1431 to Lakeline Boulevard.

Update: The project is in the design phase.

Lakeline Boulevard shared-use path

Project: The project will add a 10-foot paved path connecting New Hope Drive and Little Elm Trail.

Update: Design is 90% complete.

183A Toll at Scottsdale dedicated U-turn

Project: This project will shift through-lanes west and construct a new right turn lane at Scottsdale Drive.

Update: Design is underway.

Timeline: expected completion winter 2027Cost: $1.3 millionFunding source: 2022 transportation bondParmer Lane, Ranch Trails intersection improvements

Project: The project includes the widening of Ranch Trails Boulevard at the intersection with Parmer Lane. The proposed improvements include an additional lane on both the outbound and inbound lanes at the intersection.

Update: The project has been designed but is on hold until development of the vacant land at the northeast corner of the intersection begins.

Timeline: outlined completion winter 2026Cost: $1 millionFunding source: 2022 transportation bondRM 1431 Expansion

Project: The project will widen RM 1431 from four to six lanes between New Hope Drive and Bagdad Road.

Update: The project is in the design phase.

Timeline: expected completion winter 2027Cost: $8.15 millionFunding source: TBDOngoing projects

Toro Grande Boulevard expansion

Project: (A) The north section from RM 1431 to New Hope Drive will receive intersection and signal improvements, turn lanes and utility upgrades.

(B) The south section will connect RM 1431 south and west to Parmer Lane, and extend Toro Grande Boulevard from Whitestone Boulevard to New Hope Drive.

Update: The city broke ground Nov. 7.

Timeline: expected completion spring 2027Cost: $36.5 millionFunding source: 2022 transportation bond183A Toll frontage roads

Project: This project will add two lanes on either side of 183A Toll from East Whitestone Boulevard to Avery Ranch Boulevard.

Update: Construction is underway to build north and southbound frontage roads along 183A.

Timeline: expected completion fall 2027Cost: $139 millionFunding source: Texas Department of TransportationBell District to 183A shared-use path

Project: Construction is underway on a shared-use path that will connect 183A to Bell Park. It will be a 10-foot-wide concrete path following along Brushy Creek Road.

Update: Crews have begun building the path itself, as well as working on utility relocations and drainage infrastructure.

Timeline: expected completion fall 2026Cost: $3.3 millionFunding source: 2022 transportation bond

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