1. The project will provide enhancements to 2.3 miles of I-35, from SH 45 N to Hwy. 79. Work includes the reconstruction of northbound and southbound frontage road intersections at I-35 and Hwy. 79, the addition of a third left-turn lane from westbound Hwy. 79 to southbound I-35 and the construction of braided ramps—a design in which one ramp crosses over the other—on northbound I-35 between Hester’s Crossing Road and RM 620, which is intended to relieve bottleneck issues. This project is funded by the voter-approved Proposition 1.
Estimated timeline: July 2016-early 2019
2. The project will extend Creek Bend Boulevard over Brushy Creek and Hairy Man Road to connect with Brightwater Boulevard at Wyoming Springs Drive. It will include raised medians, sidewalks and bicycle accommodations. Estimated timeline: April 2015-late 2016
3. Downtown improvements This project includes widening Mays Street from the railroad bridge south of downtown to the Brushy Creek bridge. It also realigned Main Street at its intersection with Mays. The project focuses on road improvements such as a new center left-turn lane on Mays in downtown. Crews are also installing trees and lighting as well as gateway features at the bridges over Brushy Creek and the railroad tracks. Status: Paving has been completed, and Mays is open. Limited traffic/lane restrictions continue, as does work on the gateway features and the relocation of overhead utilities underground. Timeline: March 2015-March 2017 Cost: $13.2 million Funding sources: city of Round Rock, federal grant funds
4. Kennemer Drive maintenance Kennemer Drive, from its intersection with Kelly Lane to Terradyne Drive, will be repaired and repaved. This project is a part of the city of Pflugerville’s annual street maintenance program. By installing a new layer of asphalt over the existing pavement, the city will be able to extend the pavement’s lifespan. Status: The project was completed Nov. 12. The contractor was on-site completing striping and culvert work through the end of November. Timeline: July-Nov. 30 Cost: $861,595 Funding sources: city of Pflugerville
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5. Arterial H extension Williamson County is extending Arterial H to Sam Bass Road. The project includes the design of four lanes for Arterial H, and current construction consists of the northern two lanes. Status: The contractor is installing utilities on the north side. Timeline: June 2016-early 2017 Cost: $3.2 million Funding sources: Williamson County bonds
6. Rowe Lane safety project The Rowe Lane safety project provides for reconstruction of the existing two-lane section and adds shoulders to the road. Improvements are from SH 130 east to Martin Lane. Status: Construction is set to begin in early 2017. Timeline: early 2017-late 2017 Cost: approximately $2.4 million Funding sources: city of Pflugerville and Travis County bonds approved by voters
7. Heatherwilde Boulevard widening This Heatherwilde Boulevard project provides for reconstruction and widening of the two-lane road into a four-lane, divided roadway with raised medians, turn lanes, drainage improvements and pedestrian facilities. Work is underway from just north of East Pflugerville Parkway to just south of SH 45 N. Improvements also include landscaping. Status: Drainage improvements continue. Timeline: February 2016-mid-2017 Cost: $6.7 million Funding sources: city of Pflugerville
8. Fritz Park area construction Roadways near Fritz Park are being affected by enhancements to the park, which include removal of old structures and the replacement of fields. Status: Crews are working on the sanitary sewer line from the park to the manhole on Park Street. Portions of Cottowood Trail will remain closed during the project. Timeline: spring 2016-spring 2017 Cost: $3.3 million Funding sources: city of Hutto
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9. FM 685 improvements FM 685 is receiving a major overhaul in Hutto between SH 130 and Hwy. 79. The road will be widened to accommodate shoulders, left-turn lanes and a median from Hwy. 79 to Riverwalk Drive. Two new bridges 12 feet higher than the original bridges will be built over Brushy Creek to reduce flooding of the roadway. The work is intended to improve traffic flow and safety. Status: Riverwalk and project completion is expected in December. Once complete, new signs will be installed, and FM 685 will officially become Chris Kelley Boulevard in honor of the Hutto police sergeant who died in the line of duty in 2015. Timeline: October 2014-December 2016 Cost: $11 million Funding sources: Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization, city of Hutto, Texas Department of Transportation
