1. 8 road updates for Dripping Springs, Driftwood, Buda
Check out eight upcoming road projects in Hays County Precinct 4, which includes Dripping Springs, Driftwood and Buda.
The following projects, at the current stages, are being funded by certificates of obligation amounting to $240 million.
Dripping Springs southwest connection: The county is designing a new four-lane divided roadway, to allow easier access to RM 12 and alternative access to Hwy. 290. The project will be 2.4 miles long and is currently in the design process.
- Timeline: TBD
- Cost: $1.44 million
- Timeline: slated to be completed in mid-2027
- Cost: $51.79 million
2. Check out the latest on 6 Hays County transportation projects
Hays County drivers can track progress on six transportation projects—ranging from new deceleration lanes and neighborhood street upgrades to multimillion-dollar widening and extension work. Read on to learn about projects recently confirmed by the cities of San Marcos, Buda and Kyle, as well as 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: The reconstruction of Austin Street, from FM 2770 to San Antonio Street, will include parking, sidewalks and stormwater improvements.
Update: at 60% design phase
- Timeline: 2021-TBD
- Cost: $8.6 million
- Funding source: 2021 Buda bond
3. Hays County moves forward with $240M road projects plan
Hays County found alternative funding for most of the 2024 road bond projects, addressing enhancements across all four precincts.
The background
The Hays County road bond, previously passed by voters in the November 2024 election, was ruled unlawful by a district court, according to previous reporting by Community Impact. The county has issued an appeal of that ruling, which is still in litigation.
The details
At the Sept. 30 meeting, the commissioners court approved the use of no more than $240 million of certificates of obligation to move forward with most of the projects previously slated for 2024 road bond funding.
Get more details.
4. Buda City Council reviews FM 1626/RM 967 design concepts
Kevin Hoffman, Tetra Tech transportation regional director, gave a presentation on the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization, or CAMPO, intersection study at an Aug. 5 City Council meeting.
The details
The CAMPO study analyzes the intersection of FM 1626 and RM 967 and aims to improve mobility and connectivity, prioritize multimodal transportation, support economic development and enhance safety. An additional goal of the study is to create a sense of place by including aesthetic design elements that improve community identity.
The Tetra Tech team outlined six possible intersection build concepts, including a conventional traffic signal and a center-turn overpass.
Read more.
5. Kyle receives updates on 12 planned roundabouts
In a nutshell
City of Kyle officials are moving forward with the addition of 12 roundabouts as part of the city’s 2022 Road Bond program.
The council received an overview on how roundabouts improve traffic flow, enhance safety and reduce collisions at busy intersections during the meeting.
The details
According to a report given by Mike Trimble, Kyle Transportation and Public Works director, roundabouts are being strategically placed in high-traffic areas where improvements are most needed, especially as Kyle continues to grow rapidly.
The designs include both single-lane and multilane roundabouts, which will vary based on location, with factors such as surrounding road capacity, pedestrian usage and nearby development taken into consideration, Trimble said.
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