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Seeing construction signs or detours across Leander and Liberty Hill? Several major roadway projects are impacting traffic and commuter routes while crews work to improve safety and mobility across the region.
Check out these transportation updates from city, county and state transportation sources to plan your route:
Ongoing projects
Ronald Reagan Boulevard lane widening
Project: Widening approximately seven miles from FM 3405 to Hwy. 29, including separated northbound and southbound roadways.
Update: Construction is underway.
San Gabriel Parkway extension
Project: Extending San Gabriel Parkway eastward from Isaias Drive to Ronald West Reagan Boulevard. between Palmera Ridge and Palmera Bluff subdivisions as an arterial roadway.
Update: Construction is ongoing; a traffic signal at San Gabriel Parkway and Ronald Reagan Blvd is expected to be operational by early 2026.
Legacy Ranch Drive expansion
Project: Expanding approximately 0.6 miles from Seward Junction North Loop, also known as CR 258 and CR 260, to a CR 258 extension east of US 183, including new signals, pavement improvements and turn lanes serving a future Liberty Hill ISD site.
Update: Crews broke ground on construction March 6.
RM 2243, Hero Way controlled-access highway
Project: Reconstructing and widening RM 2243 and Hero Way into a divided controlled-access highway from 183A Toll to Southwest Bypass, including frontage roads in both directions.
Update: The initial phase of construction began in late January, including frontage road work from 183A Toll to Garey Park. Phase 2A is expected to begin in fall 2027.
Upcoming projects
Seward Junction Loop North reconstruction
Project: Reconstruction of Seward Junction North Loop in two segments connecting US 183, Hwy. 29, and CR 260, CR 213 corridors.
Update: Schematic design has been completed. Construction is expected to begin this summer.
CR 201 reconstruction
Project: Reconstruction of CR201 from CR 200 to Umbrella Sky, including shoulders and turn lane improvements.
Update: Preliminary design is complete. Construction is expected to begin this fall.
CR 279, Bagdad Road improvements
Project: Realignment and reconstruction of CR 279, known as Bagdad Road from Loop 332 to CR 281 at the Leander city limits, including added lanes and a 10‑foot shared‑use path for bicyclists and pedestrians.
Update: Right of way has been acquired, utilities are being relocated, and design is expected to be completed by this summer.
Freedom River Parkway East and West
Project: Construction of new east-west roadway connections from Hwy. 29 to RM 1869 and from CR 279, known as Bagdad Road, to Hwy. 29, improving Liberty Hill bypass connectivity.
Update: Both projects remain in the design phase through 2026 as part of the Liberty Hill bypass connectivity network.
CR 175 widening
Project: Widening from south of Creek Meadow Cove to RM 2243 is expected to improve capacity and regional connectivity.
Update: The Phase 2 preliminary design is complete, and 100% design is expected later this year.
CR 214 extension
Project: Two bidirectional lanes will be added to extend CR 214 from Lariat Loop-South Hemingway Loop to US 183 over the San Gabriel River.
Update: Design expected to be completed later this year.
