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Here are three key transportation projects that will impact the way people get around the Leander-Liberty Hill area.
Upcoming
Freedom River Parkway East and West
Project: Construction of new east-west roadway connections from Hwy. 29 to RM 1869 and from Bagdad Road, CR 279 to Hwy. 29, improving Liberty Hill bypass connectivity.
Update: Both projects remain in the design phase through 2026 as part of the Liberty Hill bypass connectivity network.
Ongoing
RM 2243/Hero Way controlled-access highway
Project: Reconstructing and widening RM 2243-Hero Way into a divided controlled-access highway from 183A Toll to Southwest Bypass, including frontage roads in both directions.
Update: Initial phase construction began in late January, including frontage road work from 183A Toll to Garey Park. Phase 2A is expected to begin in fall 2027.
Completed
Legacy Ranch Drive expansion
Project: Expanding approximately 0.6 miles from Seward Junction North Loop, also known as CR 258 and CR 260, to a CR 258 extension east of US 183, including new signals, pavement improvements, and turn lanes serving the recently opened Liberty Hill ISD high school.
Update: Ribbon cutting Aug. 21
