Learn about the latest updates on eight transportation projects throughout Hays County.
Upcoming projects
RM 967 deceleration lanes
Project: Deceleration lanes are being added to RM 967 in two locations: Garlic Creek Drive/Remuda Trail and Garlic Creek Drive/Grove Lane.
Update: in final construction plans
- Timeline: 2021-TBD
- Cost: $500,000
- Funding source: 2021 Buda bond
Project: Work includes a full depth road reconstruction with drainage, water, wastewater, retaining walls and sidewalk improvements.
Update: at 90% design phase with acquisition process in the works
- Timeline: 2026-28
- Cost: $11.26 million
- Funding source: Capital Improvement Program; city water, wastewater, drainage, electric and general funds
Project: The reconstruction of Austin Street, from FM 2770 to San Antonio Road, will include on-street parking, sidewalks and stormwater management features.
Update: kicking off 60% design phase
- Timeline: 2021-TBD
- Cost: $8.6 million
- Funding source: 2021 Buda bond
Old Bastrop Highway widening
Project: The project will widen Old Bastrop Road from Rattler Road to Centerpoint is a road widening project with the addition of a 16-inch water main.
Update: water main installed in September and waterline crossing at Centerpoint Road is underway
- Timeline: 2025-26
- Cost: TBD
- Funding source: 2025 road project certificates of obligation
Project: The project will widen Old Stagecoach Road into a continuous four-lane road from Veterans Drive, RM 150, to Center Street. Work will be completed in three parts: the north portion of Old Stagecoach Road from Veterans Drive to Six Creeks Boulevard, Old Stagecoach Road from Six Creeks Boulevard to Center Street and Center Street from Old Stagecoach Road to Veterans Drive.
Update: Design is 60% complete and 90% plans, specifications and estimates, or PS&E, complete, with ongoing work to expand the Old Stagecoach Road portion to four lanes and install roundabouts at Six Creeks and Center Street.
- Timeline: 2023-27
- Cost: $41.2 million
- Funding source: 2022 Kyle bond
Project: The 1.3-mile project that connects Bunton Creek Road to Dacy Lane utilizing four lanes with four roundabouts.
Update: in final design with construction anticipated to begin in early 2026
- Timeline: 2023-27
- Cost: $42.5 million
- Funding source: 2022 Kyle bond
Project: The project will expand from two to three lanes from Veterans Drive to Main Street.
Update: in final design phase
- Timeline: 2022-27
- Cost: $10.2 million
- Funding source: 2022 Kyle bond
Marketplace Avenue
Project: The now-wider road connects the northern and southern segments of the road, adding 0.6 miles of new roadway and widening the pre-existing section between FM 1626 and Old Bridge Trail.
Update: completed Aug. 1
- Timeline: completed
- Cost: $11.4 million
- Funding source: 2022 Kyle bond
