Transportation
BY ZACHARIA WASHINGTON
Planning continues for RM 1431 widening project Officials are close to finalizing the design for the RM 1431 roadway improvement project and are preparing to begin construction planning and the right-of-way acquisition process, which will take place throughout 2024. About the project Crews will widen a 2.3-mile portion of RM 1431, or Whitestone Boulevard, from four lanes into a six- lane major arterial roadway from New Hope Drive to Bagdad Road. While the project will require right-of-way acqui- sition, Capital Projects Manager Chris Brickey said nearby businesses will not be impacted, and no one should have to relocate. He said the widening would mainly cut into sidewalks and parking spaces. The cost of the design and right-of-way acquisition—roughly $8 million—will be shared between the city of Cedar Park and Williamson
183A Toll extension north hits milestone Drivers heading north on 183A Toll will soon be able to use the toll road up to CR 213 as work surpasses 75% completion, said Oscar Solis, Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority assistant director of engineering. The 183A Toll is being extended 6.6 miles from Hero Way in Leander to just past Hwy. 29 in Liberty Hill. Costing $259 million, the project—expected to fully open in early 2025—consists of two tolled lanes in each direction as well as a 7-mile, 10-foot shared-use path stretching from Hero Way to Seward Junction Loop. The update Solis said the most significant lane shift has already occurred, and no more major impacts are expected throughout the remainder of the project.
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County. However, construction is not yet funded, Brickey said. What to expect Planning and right-of-way acquisition for the project are expected to reach completion in 2025, according to city documents. Brickey said the timeline for construction is still undetermined. However, when construction begins, lane closures may not be necessary. Brickey said there should be enough room to keep two lanes open in each direction while construction is underway.
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