Transportation
Development
BY HALEY MCLEOD
BY ELLE BENT & HALEY MCLEOD
Austin airport taxiway project breaks ground Construction on two new parallel concrete taxiways at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport began Sept. 27, a step toward the development of a new 20-plus gate concourse. About the project The project will streamline aircraft move- ment by connecting the runways between the existing Barbara Jordan Terminal and future Concourse B, airport o cials said, and is expected to be complete by spring 2027. What you need to know Travelers can expect temporary tra c changes on the airport’s south side in 2025, as o cials prepare for the closure of the South Terminal in 2026.
Veterans space opens in Dripping Springs A 10-acre amenity hub for all veterans is complete in Dripping Springs. Patriots’ Hall of Dripping Springs cele- brated its grand opening with a ribbon-cut- ting ceremony Oct. 3. The overview The hub is located at 231 Patriots’ Hall Blvd., Dripping Springs, and features: • A 7,100-square-foot gathering hall • An 800-square-foot wellness center • A 1,200-square-foot meeting house for VFW American Legion Post
Trautwein Road revamp fully complete After a year of construction, Trautwein Road headed towards Dripping Springs is now fully operational after crews installed the nal touches on the road’s improvements this month, including a tra c signal and pedestrian railing. The overview A collaboration between Hays County and the Texas Department of Transportation, improve- ments are expected to increase visibility and safety at the intersection of Hwy. 290 and Traut- wein Road. According to county o cials, the intersection has had numerous severe tra c accidents. Improvements included: • Lowering Trautwein Road at Hwy. 290 to improve visibility • Adding a dedicated right-turn lane from
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Empire Communities has opened two new model homes, part of a collection that hasn’t been o ered in the Austin area.
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South Austin’s Goodnight Ranch oor plans debut Developer Empire Communities introduced two new home models and a series of oor plans in the Goodnight Ranch community. The details In the rst collection, future homes will range from 1,905 to 2,340 square feet with three-story
designs featuring three- and four-bedroom spaces. Six houses are placed along a shared driveway, starting at $430,000. A second collection features three-story condo- minium units from 2,316 to 2,443 square feet. The condos will begin selling for $700,000. The last of the plans include single-family homes built on 30-foot lots, beginning at $450,000. Goodnight Ranch, a master-planned commu- nity, will include single-family homes, parks, an amenity center, pools and more.
westbound Hwy. 290 to Trautwein Road • Adding retaining walls to Trautwein Road • Improving the intersection signal on Hwy. 290 The $1.5 million project was funded partially through the 2016 voter-approved road bond program, with the remaining dollars paid for by TxDOT mobility grants. “It’s incredibly rewarding to see the completion of the ... project—a critical improvement for our rapidly growing community,” Hays County commissioner Walt Smith said.
• Walking trails • A playground • A garden • An obstacle course
BRODIE LANE 4970 Hwy 290 W (512) 366-8260 BEE CAVE 13015 Shops Pkwy (512) 263-9981
SOUTHPARK MEADOWS 9900 IH-35 Service Road S (512) 280-7400 DRIPPING SPRINGS
166 Hargraves (512) 432-0186
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