The north project, located northwest of Lakeway, is in Phase 2. During this phase, crews placed the foundation to widen the road 18 feet.
In Phase 3, the road will be widened another 18 feet, and crews will build paved and concrete driveways; concrete rail; metal guardrail; concrete riprap, a layer that prevents soil from erosion; and new signs.
Upon the completion of Phase 3, a final temporary overlay marker, or TOM overlay—a paving overlay used in high-volume traffic areas to provide better quality and road noise reduction—will be placed over the entire project.
The final project will include two 10-foot shoulders, four 12-foot travel lanes—two eastbound and two westbound—a 14-foot center turn lane and right-turn lanes at various locations. This project will also upgrade the existing light poles and signals at the Fall Creek Road and Hwy. 71 intersection and at Paleface Ranch Road and Hwy. 71 with new poles, signals, cameras and equipment at both locations.
Earthwork and utility services provider ProDirt is working on Phase 3 of construction widening the south side of Hwy. 71. The contractor is working on the final lifts of the base and preparing it for testing, prime coat and final paving. Metal guardrails, concrete riprap and soil stabilization are still under construction.
Once the base is in place, subcontractors will begin placing other items per the contract. While these items are under construction, the driveways will be prepared for paving. A prime coat will be applied to the widening section and driveways. Once cured, paving will begin on the widening sections and driveways.
Once completed, a final TOM overlay will be placed over the entire project. The project will have the same final road layout as the north side work.
