Following a May 31 groundbreaking ceremony, construction is in progress on a project bringing upgrades to the intersection of FM 1660 North and Hwy. 79 in Hutto.
When complete, the project will add a dedicated right-turn lane to FM 1660 southbound at the FM 1660 North and Hwy. 79 intersection.
The project is expected to be complete late this year.
City documents state the city has spent a total of $4.2 million on design, construction and materials for the project, with the bulk of the funding coming from from 2018 bond funds and certificates of obligation issued in 2022.
It is the first in a set of three intersection projects planned for various intersections along FM 1660. The remaining two projects—one at the intersection of FM 1660 and Limmer Loop and another at the intersection of FM 1660 South and Hwy. 79—are both expected to begin in 2024.
