1. Aquarena Springs Drive overpass construction
In May, the Texas Department of Transportation began work on the Aquarena Springs Drive Overpass, a bridge that will span the Union Pacific railroad tracks that cross Aquarena Springs Drive near Bobcat Stadium. The two-year project includes a four-lane overpass above the tracks with two 12-foot-wide lanes in each direction. Access roads on either side of the bridge will include two lanes and 6-foot-wide sidewalks.

Timeline: May 2015-late 2017
Cost: $20.7 million
Funding sources: TxDOT, city of San Marcos

2. Hwy. 80/I-35 left-turn lane addition
Crews began working in May to add an additional left-turn lane from westbound SH 80 to southbound I-35. Currently the road has one lane for cars making the left turn onto southbound I-35. TxDOT officials said motorists may experience slight disruptions within the project area throughout the project’s duration.

Timeline: May-August
Cost: $575,000
Funding sources: TxDOT

3. FM 967 widening
The project, which runs from Cole Springs Road to FM 1626, will widen the road from two lanes to three. Sidewalks, drainage culverts and curbs have been installed within the project area as of June. TxDOT officials said there is potential for nightly lane closures throughout the month.

Timeline: September 2014-fall 2015
Cost: $4.4 million
Funding sources: Hays County

4. Goforth Road expansion
This project, which runs from I-35 to Bunton Creek Road, will widen the road to three lanes in some areas and four lanes in others. Right of way acquisition may delay the project start to January 2016, city spokesperson Jerry Hendrix said.

Timeline: TBD
Cost: $9.04 million
Funding sources: city of Kyle

5. Yarrington road bridge widening
The bridge structures have been placed over I-35, and utility work has been completed. The project will increase the bridge’s capacity, and frontage roads in the area will be converted to one-way traffic. 

Timeline: June 2014-mid-2016
Cost: $12.2 million
Funding sources: Hays County, TxDOT