Check out 8 ongoing and upcoming transportation projects in Bastrop County

A wave of new transportation projects is underway in Bastrop County as officials work to relieve congestion, improve roadway safety and support the area’s rapid growth.

This list is not comprehensive.

Upcoming projects

Hwy. 290 extension project

Project: reducing congestion along 15 miles of Hwy. 290 between Hwy. 130 and Hwy. 95 South

Update: public survey concluded Oct. 10

• Timeline: expected to complete first draft of schematic design mid-2026
• Cost: TBD
• Funding source: TBD

FM 812 improvement project

Project: upgrading FM 812 to improve safety and reduce congestion, and to improve mobility

Update: project spans from US 183 in Travis County to Hwy. 21 in Bastrop County

• Timeline: expected to finalize design plans in spring 2026
• Cost: $145 million
• Funding source: Texas State Highway Fund

Hwy. 21 improvement project

Project: expanding Hwy. 21 approximately 7 miles from County Road to Old Highway 20

Update: preliminary plans to become a four-lane divided highway with a grassy median

• Timeline: schematic design and environmental study underway
• Cost: TBD
• Funding source: TBD

Ongoing projects

Blakey Lane extension

Project: extending Blakey Lane, from Edward Burleson Lane to a proposed street called Reed Way, south from Reed Way to an intersection at Old Austin Highway, with roundabout options

Update: initial design is underway

• Timeline: scheduled to begin construction March 16
• Cost: $7 million-$8 million
• Funding source: transportation impact fees, roadway maintenance fees, and water and wastewater fees

Farm, Linden and Water streets improvements

Project: reconstructing pavement along the primary sections of Farm, Linden and Water streets in Bastrop, including:

• Dec. 8-Jan. 29: Farm Street from Main Street to Wilson Street and from Main Street to Pecan Street
• Jan. 5-Jan. 30: Water Street from Chestnut Street to Gutierrez Street, from Cedar Street to north of Elm Street, and from Cedar Street to Chestnut Street
• Dec. 15-Jan. 29: Linden Street from Carter Street to Pecan Street and from Pecan Street to Hill Street

Update: initial construction phase underway

• Timeline: construction began in November
• Cost: $4.36 million
• Funding source: certificates of obligation series 2022 and 2023

Hwy. 71 and Tucker Hill Lane intersection improvements

Project: converting a signalized intersection at Tucker Hill Lane into a grade-separated overpass and constructing new one-way frontage roads

Update: groundbreaking ceremony was held Oct. 28

• Timeline: 2025-28
• Cost: $58.5 million
• Funding source: Texas State Highway Fund

Old Iron Bridge rehabilitation

Project: rehabilitating the Old Iron Bridge to include a concrete deck, steel truss components, railing and decorative lights

Update: eastbound traffic on the Loop 150 bridge closed to accommodate the rehabilitation

• Timeline: expected to finish construction Sept. 11
• Cost: $10.1 million
• Funding source: certificates of obligation series 2018, 2023 and 2025

Completed projects

Agnes Street extension

Project: extending Agnes Street south of Hwy. 71 to reduce traffic congestion and improve access to nearby businesses, apartments and hotels

Update: ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Dec. 29

• Timeline: March 6, 2025-Dec. 29, 2025
• Cost: $3.5 million
• Funding source: 2021 Texas General Land Office Community Development Block Grant Mitigation funds