The city of Hutto is progressing forward with intersection improvements at FM 1660 and Limmer Loop, with design work expected to be completed in late January. Senior City Engineer Sam Ray presented updates to Hutto City Council at a Jan. 2 meeting, addressing the status of the upcoming project.

Ray said the city is currently coordinating with the developer and adjacent property owners on upcoming construction plans, as well as evaluating drainage considerations for the project. Following completion of its construction design, Ray said the city will begin the right of way acquisition process, which he said typically takes between four to six months. Ray also said at council's Jan. 2 meeting that the process could be expedited to help progress the construction on a faster timeline.

The city, Ray said, is looking to break ground on the project in April to help ensure its completion before the start of the 2020-21 school year. The construction process is anticipated to take approximately four months, Ray added.

Alongside the Limmer Loop intersection project, two other FM 1660 improvements were included in the November 2018 bond. The first involves work on the intersection with N. Hwy. 79, and the second at the intersection with S. Hwy. 79.

Ray said Jan. 2 that those two projects are expected to be completed simultaneously to help ease the construction process. Ray estimated design plans will be roughly 60% complete by the end of January. Following the completion of its design phase, the city will work with the Texas Department of Transportation and the Union Pacific Corp. railroad for approval before beginning right of way acquisition and utility coordination processes.