Kyle’s 2022 road bond program reached new milestones July 17 as the city broke ground on two projects ahead of a grand opening celebration for its first completed project July 31, city officials announced.
In a nutshell
Marketplace Avenue is the first of eight projects funded by the bond to be completed, according to a news release. The $11.4 million project widened the roadway. It will officially open to drivers following a grand opening block party scheduled for 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the intersection of Marketplace Avenue and Kohlers Crossing, 9121 Marketplace Avenue, Kyle.
The groundbreakings kicked off projects 2 and 3, including the extension of Kohlers Crossing to Seton Parkway, and the expansion of Bebee Road.
“These projects are a major step forward in strengthening our city’s transportation network,” Mike Trimble, Kyle’s director of transportation and public works, said in the release. “They represent our continued commitment to building infrastructure that meets the needs of our growing community—today and in the future.”
The details
Kohlers Crossing to Seton Parkway
The $66.1 million investment will be completed in two phases:
- Phase 1 is underway, which includes 1.07 miles of new roadway to improve traffic circulation.
- Phase 2 is expected to begin in fall 2027 and will construct a 0.13-mile underpass beneath I-35 and elevate the highway.
The $66.7 million Bebee Road project also includes two phases:
- Phase 1 will focus on a 1-mile segment from the I-35 northbound frontage road to Sunlight Boulevard by expanding it to four lanes. A new two-lane roundabout, as well as acceleration and deceleration lanes, will be added near the I-35 intersection for safer merging, officials said.
- Phase 2 will widen a 1.8-mile section from Sunlight Boulevard to just east of Green Pastures Road. Officials said it will add three two-lane roundabouts and safety improvements to accommodate increased traffic.
Voters approved the $294 million bond package, also known as Proposition A, in November 2022 to fund improvements to 10.3 miles of roadways. According to the city, all projects are expected to be completed by winter 2029.
