2 projects to reconstruct CR 112 in Round Rock
Two road projects on CR 112 will wrap up by fall 2026, according to a city news release. The projects began early this year and amount to a $54.5 million investment.
The breakdown
CR 112 East spans from CR 117 to CR 110, while CR 112 West runs from A.W. Grimes Boulevard to CR 117.
Both projects will expand the road from two lanes to a six-lane divided road with a center median, pedestrian features, curb and gutter, and an updated storm drainage system.
Funding for the projects comes from developer contributions, the city’s Type B sales tax revenue, city issued bonds and contributions from Williamson County.
Round Rock to repair walls of historic bridge
After years of settlement of the retaining walls near the Immortal Ten Bridge in Round Rock, City Council approved a contract for repair work at its meeting June 12.
How we got here
Retaining walls help keep soil in place on slopes, making roads built on hillsides more stable. Over time, the wall can sink if the ground underneath is too soft or if the wall is too heavy.
The railing of the Immortal Ten Bridge has settled, as well as offset by about 5 inches. There are also areas under the bridge structure which have widened apart.
Next steps
City Council awarded the construction contract to Austin Filter Systems, which had the lower of two bids at $2.04 million. Crews will construct ground anchors to stabilize the retaining walls, as well as replace the roadway approach and sidewalks.
What else?
When replacing the portion of the bridge to make these repairs, the crew will repaint the green and gold rail stripes to match the beige of most of the city’s road structures.
Lake Creek Trail to connect east and west Round Rock
After facing delays due to a waterline issue, Round Rock’s Lake Creek Trail project is back on track.
About the project
Spanning Round Rock West Drive to Centennial Plaza, the new trail will connect the east and west sides of the city with a trail along Lake creek. The project includes an underpass under I-35, a bridge at Centennial Plaza and a crosswalk connection with Round Rock West Park.
The update
Round Rock City Council approved a change order with Muñiz Concrete & Contracting amounting to $524,998, addressing delays and cost increases.
The project funds come from 2023 voter-approved bonds.
