The Lone Star Drive Wastewater Improvement project will involve construction work along Lone Star Drive and Marquis Lane.[/caption]

Members of the public in Cedar Park have a chance to receive an update Monday on the Lone Star Drive Wastewater Improvements project.

According to the city of Cedar Park, the sewer line that runs along Lone Star Drive is reaching its capacity to carry sewage away from homes in the area. Cedar Park officials have set aside funds to replace the line with a larger one, and the construction project, conducted by Smith Contracting Co., is expected to cost $2.3 million. The project was included in the fiscal year 2016-17 utility improvement project, according to the meeting announcement on the city's website.

“In addition to a new sewer line that will better serve your needs, Lone Star Drive and Marquis Lane to Cedar Park Drive will be rebuilt and will be a smoother, improved road for you to drive,” the announcement read.

The update meeting will start at 6:30 p.m. at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Worship Center, 700 W. Whitestone Blvd., in Cedar Park. It is free and open to the public.

According to the meeting agenda, construction is expected to start in early summer 2017 and be completed in spring 2018. According to the city, the project will include excavation and sewer pipe installation along Lone Star and Marquis, and traffic on both roads will be reduced to one lane during a portion of the project. will be informational meetings throughout the project. Visit www.cedarparktexas.gov/projects for meeting dates, times and locations.

Cedar Park plans to hold informational meetings throughout the duration of the project. Visit www.cedarparktexas.gov/projects for meeting dates, times and locations.

For more information, call the city’s water department at 512-401-5550 or email [email protected].