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ONGOING PROJECTS
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University Boulevard expansion: A.W. Grimes Boulevard to SH 130 The section of University Boulevard spanning from A.W. Grimes Boulevard to SH 130 will be widened from a two- lane roadway to a four-lane roadway with a median. The project is expected to be completed by late 2022. Timeline: spring 2021-late 2022 Cost: approximately $11.3 million Funding sources: Capital Area Metro- politan Planning Organization, city of Round Rock, Williamson County
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UPCOMING PROJECTS
1 New traffic signal at Hwy. 79 and Africa Lane on the way A project to add a new traffic signal to the intersection of Hwy. 79 and Africa Lane/Brushy Creek Plant Road is one step closer to a start date after Round Rock City Council approved a contract Jan. 13. Austin Traffic Signal Construction Co. will install the signal for $219,953.50. City staff stated the installation near Kalahari Resorts will be easier than others may have been in the past as infrastructure for a traffic signal was built into the intersection when the road was constructed in anticipation of the need for one. Details regarding a timeline for the proj- ect are forthcoming. Timeline: TBD Cost: $219,953.50 Funding source: city of Round Rock 2 Officials approve agreement for relocation of water line Round Rock City Council approved an interlocal agreement Jan. 13 with the Manville Water Supply Co. that will allow the city to proceed with a roads project.
As part of the city’s Driving Progress road program, a segment of Gattis School Road is set to be reconstructed from a four-lane to a six-lane roadway from Via Sonoma Trail to Red Bud Lane. To begin the project, the city and Man- ville will partner to construct and inspect the relocation of a water line in the area. The water line relocation is required to be completed by May 16 to allow for the Gattis School Road project to begin, according to city documents. Total costs for the project are estimated to be $156,995, to be paid for through the city’s transportation and economic development corp. Timeline: January-May 2022 Cost: $156,995 Funding source: Round Rock Transporta- tion and Economic Development Corp. 3 Wyoming Springs extension to begin construction at end of 2022 A project to extend the existing Wyoming Springs Boulevard from Creekbend Boule- vard to Old Settlers Boulevard is expected to complete designing stages and begin
construction in late 2022. Construction is expected to last roughly two years, and city information states the extension will be the same as the existing road, which is a four-lane divided arterial. Plans for the roadway include off-street shared-use paths as well as the creation of a path connecting with an existing trail. Timeline: late 2022-late 2024 Cost: approximately $20.5 million Funding sources: city of Round Rock, Williamson County 4 Contract awarded for northbound A.W. Grimes right turn lane During a Dec. 16 meeting, Round Rock City Council awarded the contract for a project to add a northbound right-turn lane on A.W. Grimes Boulevard. The turn lane will be located at the inter- section of Old Settlers Boulevard and the Chandler Creek development. Timeline: TBD Cost: $611,487.60 Funding source: Round Rock Transporta- tion and Economic Development Corp.
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Northeast downtown improvements A zone of segments of Lampasas and Sheppard streets as well as Liberty and Austin avenues will be fully re- constructed through the city of Round Rock. Improvements include the addi- tion of urban asphalt streets, parking, sidewalks and new lighting. Timeline: fall 2020-spring 2022 Cost: approximately $7.8 million Funding source: city of Round Rock
ALL INFORMATION ON THIS PAGE WAS UPDATED AS OF JAN. 26. NEWS OR QUESTIONS ABOUT THESE OR OTHER LOCAL TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS? EMAIL US AT RRKNEWS@COMMUNITYIMPACT.COM.
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