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Editor’s note: This story was updated after publication to reflect that lanes on the Old Iron Bridge project are now open intermittently.
Local and state leaders are launching a wave of transportation projects across Bastrop County to address traffic congestion, improve roadway safety and prepare for continued regional growth.
This list is not comprehensive.
Upcoming projects
Project: Congestion will be reduced along 15 miles of Hwy. 290 between Hwy. 130 and Hwy. 95 South.
Update: A public survey concluded Oct. 10.
Project: FM 812 will be upgraded to increase safety, reduce congestion and improve mobility.
Update: The project spans from US 183 in Travis County to Hwy. 21 in Bastrop County.
Project: Approximately 7 miles of Hwy. 21 from County Road to Old Highway 20 will be expanded.
Update: Preliminary plans are for the corridor to become a four-lane divided highway with a grassy median.
Ongoing projects
Project: Blakey Lane will be extended 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.
Farm, Linden and Water streets improvements
Project: Streets are being repaved along the primary sections of Farm, Linden and Water streets, including:
Update: Striping activities began Feb. 13, and Water Street was completed Feb. 17.
Old Iron Bridge rehabilitation
Project: Rehabilitation will include a concrete deck, steel truss components, railing and decorative lights.
Update: East- and westbound lanes began opening intermittently March 5.
