Eagles Nest Street extension moves forward in Round Rock

The first phase of a project to extend Eagles Nest Street to west Round Rock is in motion.

City officials bid out a contract to build the road to its eventual intersection with Mays Street Aug. 17.

What’s new?

Round Rock City Council awarded JL Gray Construction the $3.5 million contract to construct the four-lane road extension from Cypress Boulevard to Mays Street.

The project is funded by the Round Rock Transportation and Economic Development Corp.

The big picture

Future plans for the road include a crossing at I-35, Public Works Director Michael Thane said.