\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCheck out the latest Austin metro transportation updates, including a shared-use path in North Austin, parking improvements in downtown Hutto, and a new roundabout in Round Rock.<\/p>\n
Upcoming projects<\/p>\n
Austin Avenue pedestrian bridges<\/a><\/p>\n Project: This project will include construction of two pedestrian and bicycle bridges crossing the San Gabriel River in Georgetown, east of the existing Austin Avenue vehicular bridges.<\/p>\n Update: According to city officials, the revised design is tentatively scheduled to be complete in July 2027.<\/p>\n Timeline: 2023-TBDCost: $21 millionFunding sources: city of Georgetown, developer feesKelly Lane Phase 3<\/a><\/p>\n Project: The city of Pflugerville will construct a four-lane roadway with a center median and four roundabout intersections from Moorlynch Avenue to Weiss Lane.<\/p>\n Update: Per city information, the transportation team anticipates 100% final utility designs by May.<\/p>\n Timeline: total project completion expected in early 2030Cost: $31.5 millionFunding source: city bond fundsRoundabout at Sam Bass Road, Hairy Man Road Intersection<\/a><\/p>\n Project: A roundabout will be added to the intersection of Sam Bass and Hairy Man Roads in Round Rock to improve traffic flow and safety.<\/p>\n Update: According to Round Rock city officials, design is 60% complete.<\/p>\n Timeline: TBDCost: TBDFunding source: TBDOngoing projects <\/p>\n Cesar Chavez Street and Red Bluff Road<\/a><\/p>\n Project: The project includes safer intersections and lane configurations, protected bicycle lanes, new left-turn lanes, transit access and improved bus stops, and new pedestrian crossings. The city of Austin will extend the Colorado River Trail between Longhorn Dam and Shady Lane.<\/p>\n Update: The city held community meetings in April and is surveying residents on their feedback through May 11.<\/p>\n Timeline: summer 2027-summer 2028 or 2029Cost: $6.5 millionFunding sources: federal funding, Austin’s 2018 and 2020 Mobility BondsOld Town parking and traffic improvements<\/a><\/p>\n Project: The city of Hutto is converting select downtown streets into one-way traffic to improve flow and safety, while adding parking. Changes include new parallel parking on East Street.<\/p>\n Update: According to city officials, crews completed the conversion of Main Street into a one-way road going southbound from Live Oak Street to Hwy. 79 on April 2. Crews will next work on Phase 3 of the project, which will convert West Street into a one-way road going northbound. Construction is expected to begin this month.<\/p>\n Timeline: total project completion expected in 2026Cost: $500,000 for designFunding source: Hutto Economic Development Corporation fundingCompleted projects<\/p>\n