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Right-of-way acquisition stalling Leander project The city of Leander provided updates about the Raider Way and East Woodview Drive roadway continuous vehicle flow. “As someone who has [driven]
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standards are complete. City staff is expected to receive the inal design by the end of August. The bid package for construction proposals is anticipated to be inalized by the end of this year. “I think this is obviously a long-standing project that’s been kind of a thorn in everyone’s side. But, at the same token, I think it’s a good one,” Beverlin said. “If we could do this, we could do everything.”
down Raider Way since 2016, I am super excited for this,” Trustee Anna Smith said at the meeting. Although the city began the project in late 2020, it has been delayed in part due to right-of-way acquisitions, City Manager Rick Beverlin said. As of mid-July, the city has acquired 95% of the land needed. “This project had been on the books and has been critical,” Beverlin said. “One of the delays, really quite honestly, was the right of way.” The city of Leander budgeted $9.8 million for the Raider and Woodview projects, which include the design and construction of both roadways as well as water line improvements. As of mid-July 80% of the design changes necessary to bring the project in compliance with drainage
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improvement project at its July 14 joint meeting with Leander ISD. Located near two LISD campuses, the project involves widening both roads to four lanes. Additional improvements include adding dual- use sidewalks, turn lanes, street lighting and storm sewers. The project will also include a roundabout at the Raider and Woodview intersection and a new trafic signal at Crystal Falls Park- way and Raider. Improvements to Raider will be from Crystal Falls to Woodview and on Woodview from Raider to the 183A Toll access road. The project is intended to mitigate the heavy trafic that occurs during morning arrivals and afternoon departures at Rouse High School and Wiley Middle School by improving safety and allowing for
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San Gabriel Parkway Phase 3 Phase 3 of the San Gabriel Parkway project will connect San Gabriel Parkway from Palmera Blu to CR 270 in Leander. While the new road will eventually be a four-lane divided parkway, only the two southern-most lanes will be constructed at rst. The city said once additional development moves into the area, the other two lanes will be constructed. Timeline: 2024-25 Cost: $4.1 million Funding source: city of Leander
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Bagdad Road improvements Williamson County is planning a proj- ect to reconstruct and realign Bagdad Road, also known as CR 279. The project adds a continuous center turn lane, a shared-use path and shoulders. Design is expected to be completed this summer, according to the county. Timeline: fall 2023-fall 2025 Cost: TBD Funding source: Williamson County
Main Street road closure in Cedar Park due to area water line repairs Starting Aug. 1 and
intersection, contrac- tors will be working extended hours. Workers are expected on the roadway Mondays through Saturdays from 7 a.m.-8 p.m. The city is encourag- ing people who take this route to allow extra time during their commute and drive with caution through this area.
pavement above a water line along New Hope between Bagdad Road and Discovery Boule- vard, according to the city. The repairs will last through September. During this time, there are lane closures along New Hope in the area. To speed up the process to reopen this
continuing throughout the month, Main Street at New Hope Drive in Cedar Park is closed. Those turning onto or from Main from New Hope will be detoured to Enchanted Rock Drive. The closure is due to the Brushy Creek Regional Utility Author- ity making repairs to the
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