About the project
From FM 3405 to Hwy. 29, contractors will build a new two-lane roadway that will eventually serve southbound traffic only, according to a county news release. The existing road will then be transformed to serve all northbound traffic.
The project also includes turn lanes, a middle divider and shoulders.
“We are excited to break ground on the expansion of and safety improvements on this section of Ronald Reagan. It will provide welcome relief to the residents in the area and the commuters who use this road daily," Precinct 2 Commissioner Cynthia Long said in a release.
Funding for the $52.1 million project was approved by voters in 2019 as part of the Williamson County Road Bond, which totaled $412 million.
The Texas Department of Transportation, local developers and the city of Georgetown also contributed towards right-of-way and utility relocation costs.
Looking ahead
Construction on this section of Ronald Reagan Boulevard is expected to be completed by summer 2027, according to the release.
However, county officials continue to eye the Ronald Reagan corridor for future plans, as the route provides a main thoroughfare for drivers in this part of Williamson County.
According to the county website, plans for roads near the corridor include:
- A connection from Ronald Reagan to Hwy. 183 north of Liberty Hill
- The widening of several feeder roads near Ronald Reagan, including CR 175
- Construction on Hero Way and RM 2243 from the 183A Toll to the Southwest Bypass, including connections to Ronald Reagan
