1. Hwy. 123 overpass construction
The Texas Department of Transportation is constructing an overpass on Hwy. 123 in San Marcos that will span Wonder World Drive. A signal will be built at the intersection as well as a bridge with two lanes in each direction and access roads with two lanes in each direction.
Timeline: March 2015-mid-2017 Cost: $11.6 million Funding sources: TxDOT
2. SH 80/I-35 intersection improvement
Crews began working in May to add an additional turning 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.
Timeline: May-August Cost: $575,000 Funding sources: TxDOT
3. FM 967 widening
Sidewalks, drainage culverts and curbs have been formed or are in progress within the project area. Remaining work includes paving, striping, topsoil placement and seeding throughout the project area.
Timeline: September 2014-fall 2015 Cost: $4.4 million Funding sources: Hays County
4. FM 150 sidewalk construction
TxDOT plans to construct sidewalks and bike lanes along FM 150 in Kyle from Center Street to Hawthorn Drive. The project is expected to take four months to complete and is aimed at improving safety along FM 150.
Timeline: fall 2015-early 2016 Cost: $548,700 Funding sources: TxDOT
5. Fischer Store Road bridge
The Fischer Store Road bridge that spans the Blanco River in southwest Hays County was destroyed during the Memorial Day weekend floods. The county is aiming to get a permanent replacement built within the next 12 months. In the meantime, the county is planning a short-term replacement. Bowman Consulting has donated services for design of the temporary bridge.
Timeline: Summer 2015-summer 2016 Cost: TBA Funding sources: Hays County