1. FM 3406/Old Settlers Boulevard
This project will enhance the intersections of FM 3406/Old Settlers Boulevard at Sam Bass Road and Oak Hollow and Bent Tree drives with left-turn lanes on FM 3406 in an attempt to improve safety and traffic flow. FM 3406 will also receive a right-turn lane at the Plantation Drive and Sam Bass intersections. Five-foot shoulders will also be added throughout the project. A pedestrian bridge over the railroad tracks and a sidewalk will also be constructed on the north side of FM 3406.
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FM 3406/Old Settlers Boulevard[/caption]
Status: The contractor is working on the road on the north side of FM 3406 near Plantation. Crews recently placed concrete panels on the pedestrian bridge and are preparing to start work on the bridge deck. The contractor is also removing an existing storm sewer line across Plantation, and specialists will be upgrading the traffic signal at the intersection. Timeline: August 2015-summer 2016 Cost: $4.7 million Funding sources: Texas Department of Transportation, city of Round Rock
2. Creek Bend Boulevard
The project will extend the existing four-lane, divided roadway 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. Round Rock officials state the extension will provide a north-south connection over Brushy Creek and reduce reliance on I-35 for motorists on the west side of the city. Status: The bridge over Hairy Man and the creek is under construction as are major portions of road and utility work. Timeline: April 2015-late 2016 Cost: $8.1 million Funding sources: city of Round Rock
3. Downtown improvements
This project is 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 will also focus on road improvements such as a new center left-turn lane on Mays in downtown. Round Rock Avenue is now permanently closed between Blair Street and Mays. The stated goal of the project is to make the downtown area more pedestrian-friendly and destination-oriented. Crews are also installing trees, lighting and gateway features at the bridges over Brushy Creek and the railroad tracks. Status: Roundabout construction should be substantially complete and opened to traffic in April. Timeline: March 2015-March 2017 Cost: $13.2 million Funding sources: city of Round Rock, federal grant funds
