5 transportation updates for the Lake Travis, Westlake areas

A new traffic signal in Lakeway and advancements to a Bee Cave sidewalk project are just two local transportation updates to know in the Lake Travis-Westlake area.

Upcoming projects

Bee Cave Parkway sidewalk improvements

Project: The project will add sidewalks along Bee Cave Parkway from Market Street to Bee Caves Road, as well as along the south side of Bee Caves Road from the H-E-B parking lot to Tennison Hill Drive, according to agenda documents.

Update: Bee Cave City Council officially approved the item at the Feb. 24 meeting.

Timeline: project must be put out for bid by Dec. 1Cost: $959,000Funding source: city of Bee Cave, Texas Department of TransportationOngoing projects

Google Fiber construction

Project: Google Fiber crews are constructing a new fiber-optic network in Lakeway.

Update: The project started in January, with its first phase from Hurst Creek Road and Lohmans Crossing to RM 620. Temporary lane closures may be necessary, with flaggers and street signs in place to direct traffic, according to city information.

Timeline: began in January, completion TBDCost: unavailableFunding source: GoogleLoop 360’s Westlake Drive/Cedar Street

Project: As part of the larger Loop 360 Program, the project will remove traffic signals from main lanes, create an underpass beneath both cross streets, and add shared-use paths and sidewalks.

Update: Both bridges are now open, and work on excavating the main lanes continues.

Timeline: project completion estimated mid-2026Cost: $72.1 millionFunding source: TxDOT, city of Austin 2016 Mobility BondLoop 360’s Courtyard Drive/RM 2222

Project: The Loop 360 Program project will remove traffic signals from main lanes, construct an underpass at Courtyard Drive, reconfigure RM 2222 to include a diverging diamond interchange, and add shared-use paths and sidewalks.

Update: Excavation is ongoing for the west cliffs by the southbound lanes.

Timeline: estimated to begin construction mid-2026, completion TBDCost: $68.4 millionFunding source: TxDOT, city of Austin’s 2016 Mobility BondCompleted projects

Flint Rock Road/Wild Cherry Drive light

Project: The city project involves the installation of a new light at the intersection of Wild Cherry Drive and Flint Rock Road.

Update: The project was completed in March, according to city officials.

Timeline: completed in MarchCost: $692,449Funding source: city of Lakeway

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