Williamson County received a $5 million grant in late April from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for its East WilCo Highway Southeast Loop Connection project, according to a county news release.
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The funds will aid the construction of 1.65 miles of East WilCo Highway, and be used for safety improvements at FM 1660 and FM 3349 as well as a new traffic signal.
The remainder of the $7 million project will be funded by the 2023 voter-approved Williamson County Road Bond.
About the project
The East Wilco Highway Southeast Loop Connection project is part of the greater East Wilco Highway Segment 2 project, which will construct a new road with a lane in each direction, as well as a center turn lane, between CR 137 and CR 404.
Engineering firm Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson created the project design, and the county has not yet selected a construction contractor. Construction on the project is anticipated to begin in May 2026 and be completed by the end of the year.
The full East Wilco Highway project is made up of eight segments that will eventually make up a controlled-access roadway connecting south Hwy. 130 to north I-35.
What they’re saying
“Williamson County has significant health and safety needs as our community continues to grow, and we’re grateful for partners Congressman Pete Sessions and HUD Secretary Scott Turner, who recognize those needs,” Precinct 4 Commissioner Russ Boles said in the release. “What’s important to us is not just receiving transportation funding—but putting it to work quickly and effectively. This project is a great example of that commitment.”
