Check out 3 ongoing transportation updates impacting Cedar Park residents

Three ongoing transportation projects are impacting the way people get around Cedar Park.

Ongoing

Cedar Park traffic signal project

Project: The city of Cedar Park is installing five new stoplights at intersections around the city. The project includes signals at Brushy Creek Road and Wilson Ranch Place, Brushy Creek Road and Ranch Trails, New Hope Drive and Arrow Point Drive, Cottonwood Creek Trail and Medical Parkway, and Cypress Creek Road and Cluck Creek Trail.

Update: City Council approved a construction contract for the project Aug. 27.

• Timeline: fall 2026-summer 2027

• Cost: $11.4 million

• Funding source: Community Development Type B Board, 2022 bond program

New Hope Drive expansion

Project: Traffic changes are underway as the city expands New Hope Drive from four to six lanes and introduces an innovative intersection at 183A Toll.

Update: Construction is active between Block House Drive and CR 180, with a traffic shift involving the left turn lanes from 183A onto New Hope Drive. Design work continues on the western segment toward Lakeline Boulevard.

• Timeline: September 2024–spring 2027

• Cost: $1.8 million for the design phase

• Funding source: 2022 bond program

Toro Grande Boulevard roadway improvements

Project: Work is underway to improve and extend Toro Grande Boulevard. The north side will receive intersection improvements, turn lanes and pedestrian infrastructure, while the south side will enhance connectivity between Whitestone Boulevard, New Hope Drive and Parmer Lane.

Update: The city broke ground in November. Construction is progressing on roadway widening, utilities and drainage across multiple segments.

• Timeline: November 2025–fall 2027

• Cost: $38.1 million

• Funding source: 2015 and 2022 bond programs; Williamson County