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Several Bastrop-area transportation updates are in the pipeline or underway, including Texas Department of Transportation-led preconstruction work on FM 812, city-run efforts on a planned Wilson Street pavement work and continued rehabilitation of the Old Iron Bridge.
Upcoming
FM 812 enhancements
Project: The project will widen 9.5 miles of FM 812 from two undivided lanes to four divided lanes, realign a 1.5-mile stretch between US 183 and FM 973 near William Cannon Drive to eliminate an S-curve, add a shared-use path and sidewalks, improve drainage and upgrade guardrail and barrier standards on five bridges.
Update: Right-of-way acquisition and utility work are underway, with completion anticipated by early 2027.
Wilson Street pavement rehabilitation
Project: The city of Bastrop will rehabilitate pavement along Wilson Street through a pavement maintenance task order with Bennett Paving Inc. Work could include asphalt repair, milling, overlays, base repair and traffic control, with an optional tie-in at Wilson and Buttonwood streets.
Update: Bastrop City Council approved the $462,400 task order April 30.
Ongoing
Old Iron Bridge rehabilitation
Project: Rehabilitation includes adding stairs, a concrete deck, steel truss components, railing and decorative lights to the historic bridge. Eastbound traffic on Loop 150 adjacent to the bridge is open intermittently while work is underway.
Update: Council approved two change orders with Jay-Reese Contractors Inc. on April 14, totaling about $552,000. The changes include replacing the originally planned walking surface at both ends of the bridge and adding a stairway connection from the bridge to the June Hill Pape Riverwalk below.
