Here are five transportation updates from across the Lake Travis-Westlake area for December, according to Bee Cave, Lakeway and Texas Department of Transportation officials.

Ongoing projects

Hwy. 71 Safety Improvement Project

Project: implementing medians on Hwy. 71 from Bee Creek Road to Bee Cave Parkway

Update: finalizing construction of the medians and closing out the project
  • Timeline: completion expected early 2026
  • Cost: $2.8 million
  • Funding source: federal funding
Loop 360 Courtyard Drive/RM 2222


Project: removing traffic signals from mainlanes and constructing an underpass at Courtyard Drive; reconfiguring RM 2222 to include a diverging diamond interchange; addition of shared-use paths and sidewalks

Update: excavation is ongoing of the west cliffs adjacent to southbound lanes
  • Timeline: construction expected to begin mid-2026, completion TBD
  • Cost: $68.39 million
  • Funding source: TxDOT, city of Austin 2016 Mobility Bond
Loop 360 Westlake Drive/Cedar Street

Project: removing traffic signals from mainlanes and creating an underpass beneath both cross streets; adding shared-use paths and sidewalks

Update: bridge over Cedar Street is in progress
  • Timeline: Cedar Street bridge expected to open Dec. 21; project completion estimated mid-2026
  • Cost: $72.1 million
  • Funding source: Texas Department of Transportation, city of Austin 2016 Mobility Bond
Flint Rock Road/Wild Cherry Drive light


Project: installation of a new light at the intersection of Wild Cherry Drive and Flint Rock Road

Update: work currently underway, delays at Wild Cherry Drive/Flint Rock Road intersection possible
  • Timeline: completion anticipated early 2026
  • Cost: $692,449
  • Funding source: city of Lakeway
Completed projects

Bee Cave Parkway/RM 620 turn lane

Project: adding a dedicated right-turn lane from Bee Cave Parkway to RM 620; creation of a dedicated through-lane for traffic heading west on Bee Cave Parkway; median improvements


Update: completed Nov. 3
  • Timeline: October 2024-November 2025
  • Cost: $2.2 million
  • Funding source: The Morgan Group