The Texas Department of Transportation and Williamson County broke ground on the third segment of the Hwy. 195 improvement project Feb. 11.
The $18.8 million project will reconstruct the existing two-lane road to a four-lane divided roadway in an effort to increase safety and mobility for residents and soldiers traveling from Fort Hood on Hwy. 195 through Williamson County.
"This is another step forward in the right direction," U.S. Rep. John Carter, R-Round Rock, said at the ground breaking. "By expanding Hwy. 195, we are improving the safety and quality of life for our soldiers and their families. This much-needed expansion also speaks to the need for a rapid response to our national defense responsibilities."
The third segment runs from just south of Ronald Reagan Boulevard to I-35. About 14,000 vehicles travel the roadway each day, according to TxDOT. Construction is expected to be completed in 24 months.
