Check out the latest transportation project updates across the Austin metro.
Upcoming projects
Hwy. 71, Hamilton Pool Road, Bee Cave Parkway intersection improvements
Project: The project will include improvements at the intersection of Hwy. 71, Hamilton Pool Road and Bee Cave Parkway in Bee Cave. Proposed improvements include pavement widening, adding turn lanes, replacing existing signals, adding pedestrian facilities, ditch grading and making storm sewer improvements.
Update: Bee Cave City Council approved a funding agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for the improvements in October. There is currently no projected timeline as a resolution of support is required by TxDOT prior to finalizing the Advanced Funding Agreement.
Timeline: TBD
Cost: $2.8 million (city), $3.7 million (state)
Funding source: City of Bee Cave (Bee Cave Parkway), TxDOT (Hamilton Pool Road and Hwy. 71)
Old Fitzhugh Road improvements
Project: The city of Dripping Springs is aiming to beautify Old Fitzhugh Road while improving traffic flow, pedestrian access and connectivity. The Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Board approved the project as a priority in spring 2017.
Update: The project received final approval from the Texas Department of Transportation and is slated to break ground Nov. 16.
Timeline: November 2026-October 2028
Cost: $8.9 million
Funding source: City of Dripping Springs, Dripping Springs Water Supply, Hays County Parks and Open Space Advisory Commission, TxDOT
Ongoing projects
East Pflugerville Parkway widening
Project: This project will expand Pflugerville Parkway to four lanes from Colorado Sand Drive to Weiss Lane.
Update: Trail users will encounter a closure on the southwest side of Lake Pflugerville Trail from Oct. 19 through January as crews complete trail improvements and work on the road project.
Kohlers Crossing water line project
Project: Crews will install a 24-inch water transmission line in Kyle from the FM 1626 tanks on the north side of the bridge over the train tracks to the water well at the corner of Benner Road and Kohlers Crossing.
Update: The right lane of westbound traffic on Kohlers Crossing between FM 1626 and Benner Road was closed on Sept. 21. The lane closure is expected to last through December.
Timeline: August 2026-April 2027
Cost: $6.4 million-$7 million
Funding source: 2025 Certificates of Obligation Bonds
Completed projects
CR 255 (Tucker Parkway) reconstruction
Project: A new two-lane roadway was constructed alongside the existing road from CR 254 to CR 289 in Georgetown.
Update: The road opened to traffic Aug. 24. The county renamed the road “Tucker Parkway.”
Wyoming Springs Drive extension
Project: The project includes construction of a four-lane divided roadway in Round Rock with shared-use paths, extending over Brushy Creek from Creek Bend Boulevard to Old Settlers Boulevard.
Update: The roadway opened to traffic Oct. 22.
