1. Toll 183A/US 183 intersection
In October the Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority finished rebuilding the intersection of Toll 183A and US 183 in Leander. The project is intended to give drivers safer turn lanes. It includes widened roads and new sidewalks as well as improvements to signals and drainage. Road crews added a tie-in for future construction of a new intersecting street, Bryson Ridge Trail.
Timeline: November 2014-October 2015 Cost: $5.8 million Funding sources: Mobility Authority, Crescent Communities
2. Old FM 2243 widening
On Oct. 15, Leander City Council approved a construction bid for a project to widen Old FM 2243 from two to five lanes between US 183 and North Lakeline Boulevard. Leander and Williamson County have agreed on an interlocal agreement for the 18-month project. The work will likely begin in December or early 2016 and will include conversion of drainage ditches to storm sewers. Crews will add turn lanes for businesses and cross streets. Timeline: December 2015-spring 2017 Cost: $24 million (estimated) Funding sources: city of Leander, Williamson County (50 percent or up to $9.15 million)
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3. Municipal Drive widening/extension
In October the city of Leander opened Municipal Drive to through traffic. Since August the road was open to school traffic near the newly opened Camacho Elementary School. The extended and widened road connects Bagdad Road and South West Drive. Timeline: fall 2014-October 2015 Cost: $6.9 million Funding sources: Leander ISD, city of Leander ($2.5 million reimbursement)









