Check out the latest transportation project updates across the Austin metro.<\/p>\n
Upcoming projects<\/p>\n
Center Street project<\/a><\/p>\n Project: The project will widen parts of the road in Kyle, add curbs and gutters, add lighting and add sidewalks to both sides of the road, including one shared-use path, between Old Stagecoach Road and Veterans Drive. It will also add a new single-lane roundabout.<\/p>\n Update: A Notice to Proceed was issued for the project June 22, allowing the construction phase to begin.<\/p>\n Timeline: 2026-27Cost: $10.2 millionFunding source: 2022 Kyle Road BondNew Braunfels EDC invests $405K in pedestrian improvements<\/a><\/p>\n The New Braunfels Economic Development Corp., or NBEDC, will be investing $405,000 for citywide pedestrian improvement projects following City Council approval during a regular meeting June 22.<\/p>\n The NBEDC is funding the final design of Phase 2 of the Alamo Area Metropolitan Planning Organization, or AAMPO, Citywide Pedestrian Improvements Project, which looks to improve sidewalks and shared-use paths along North Grape Avenue, North Plum Avenue, North Peach Avenue, Avery Parkway and Hanz Drive.<\/p>\n New Braunfels City Council will consider the final design of the Phase 2 AAMPO Citywide Pedestrian Improvements Project in July, according to agenda documents. If approved, construction is expected to begin in 2028.<\/p>\n Read the full story.<\/a><\/p>\n Ongoing projects<\/p>\n Legacy Ranch Drive expansion<\/a><\/p>\n Project: Crews are working to expand approximately 0.6 miles from Seward Junction North Loop in Liberty Hill, also known as CR 258 and CR 260, to a CR 258 extension east of US 183, including new signals, pavement improvements, and turn lanes serving a future Liberty Hill ISD site.<\/p>\n Update: Contractors broke ground March 6.<\/p>\n Timeline: March 2026-summer 2026Cost: $1.4 millionFunding source: Williamson County 2023 road bondCity of Round Rock to begin work on Smyers Lane reconstruction this month<\/a><\/p>\n Smyers Lane will soon be overhauled by the city of Round Rock as part of its street maintenance program.<\/p>\n The stretch of road between RM 620 and Wyoming Springs Drive will be fully reconstructed after Round Rock City Council approved a $1.38 million contract with Aaron Concrete Contractors on June 25. Sidewalks could be added as part of a future project.<\/p>\n Per a June update from the city, the project is set to begin construction this month.<\/p>\n Update: Construction began in early June and was completed in late June. Work included removing existing asphalt along the width of these arterial streets and placing a two-inch layer of new asphalt over the entire width of the street in order to improve safety and mobility and enhance the roadway’s visual appearance.<\/p>\n