Here are five transportation updates from across the Lake Travis-Westlake area for December, according to Bee Cave, Lakeway and Texas Department of Transportation officials.
Ongoing projects
Hwy. 71 Safety Improvement Project
Project: implementing medians on Hwy. 71 from Bee Creek Road to Bee Cave Parkway
Update: finalizing construction of the medians and closing out the project
Timeline: completion expected early 2026Cost: $2.8 millionFunding source: federal fundingLoop 360 Courtyard Drive/RM 2222
Project: removing traffic signals from mainlanes and constructing an underpass at Courtyard Drive; reconfiguring RM 2222 to include a diverging diamond interchange; addition of shared-use paths and sidewalks
Update: excavation is ongoing of the west cliffs adjacent to southbound lanes
Timeline: construction expected to begin mid-2026, completion TBDCost: $68.39 millionFunding source: TxDOT, city of Austin 2016 Mobility BondLoop 360 Westlake Drive/Cedar Street
Project: removing traffic signals from mainlanes and creating an underpass beneath both cross streets; adding shared-use paths and sidewalks
Update: bridge over Cedar Street is in progress
Timeline: Cedar Street bridge expected to open Dec. 21; project completion estimated mid-2026Cost: $72.1 millionFunding source: Texas Department of Transportation, city of Austin 2016 Mobility BondFlint Rock Road/Wild Cherry Drive light
Project: installation of a new light at the intersection of Wild Cherry Drive and Flint Rock Road
Update: work currently underway, delays at Wild Cherry Drive/Flint Rock Road intersection possible
Timeline: completion anticipated early 2026Cost: $692,449Funding source: city of LakewayCompleted projects
Bee Cave Parkway/RM 620 turn lane
Project: adding a dedicated right-turn lane from Bee Cave Parkway to RM 620; creation of a dedicated through-lane for traffic heading west on Bee Cave Parkway; median improvements
Update: completed Nov. 3
Timeline: October 2024-November 2025Cost: $2.2 millionFunding source: The Morgan Group
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