1. FM 2001 realignment

Hays County and the Texas Department of Transportation hosted a public hearing and open house March 28 to gather feedback on a $35.5 million plan to realign FM 2001 from I-35 to Hwy. 21. Some areas of the road would include two lanes in each direction as well as bike lanes and a sidewalk, and other areas of the road would include two lanes in each direction as well as a center left-turn lane.

Timeline: TBD

2. Aquarena Springs Drive overpass

The city of San Marcos is partnering with TxDOT to construct an overpass over the Union Pacific Corp. railroad tracks that cross Aquarena Springs Drive in San Marcos. When completed, the $20.7 million overpass will feature two travel lanes in each direction as well as access roads—or “Bobcat lanes”—on both sides of the overpass. Traffic has been diverted through the new signalized intersection at Post Road and Aquarena Springs, and construction on the overpass has begun.

Timeline: June 2015-late 2017

3. FM 1626 South improvements

The portion of FM 1626 from FM 967 to FM 2770 will be improved to include five lanes with a continuous center turn lane and shoulders. The project is aimed at improving safety and mobility on the road. In late March crews were installing box culverts within the project area and performing work on utilities located within the project area.

Timeline: November 2016-late 2018

4. FM 1626 repaving

In February, TxDOT awarded a $1 million contract for repaving services on FM 1626 to Lone Star Paving. The company will repave the portion of FM 1626 from FM 2770 to I-35.

Timeline: spring-late spring or early summer

5. CM Allen improvements

The city of San Marcos is planning improvements to CM Allen Parkway from University Drive to Hopkins Street. The project will include the addition of a 12-foot-wide multiuse path and street lighting within the project area. Design of the project was about 90 percent complete as of March. The project cost is $2.27 million, and it is expected to go to bid in June, city officials said.

Timeline: September 2017-mid-2018