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Officials in Bastrop County are advancing a range of transportation projects to streamline traffic, safeguard drivers and pedestrians, and meet the demands of a growing population.
This list is not comprehensive.
Upcoming projects
290 extension project
Project: The Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority is reducing congestion along 15 miles of Hwy. 290 between Hwy. 130 and Hwy. 95 South.
Update: A public survey concluded Oct. 10.
Project: The Texas Department of Transportation is upgrading FM 812 to improve safety and reduce congestion, and to improve mobility.
Update: The project spans from US 183 in Travis County to Hwy. 21 in Bastrop County.
Project: TxDOT is expanding approximately 7 miles of Hwy. 21 from County Road to Old Highway 20.
Update: Preliminary plans are for the corridor to become a four-lane divided highway with a grassy median.
Blakey Lane extension
Project: The city of Bastrop is 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: The planning stage is 56% complete.
Project: The city of Bastrop is reconstructing pavement along the primary sections of Farm, Linden and Water streets in Bastrop, including:
Project: TxDOT is converting a signalized intersection at Tucker Hill Lane into a grade-separated overpass and constructing new one-way frontage roads.
Update: A groundbreaking ceremony was held Oct. 28.
Project: The city of Bastrop is 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 is closed to accommodate equipment needed for the rehabilitation.
