Drivers in eastern Round Rock can expect traffic delays along Gattis School Road this month.
What you need to know
A section of Gattis School Road between Via Sonoma Trail and High Country Boulevard will be reduced to one lane in each direction until the end of July, according to the city of Round Rock. The closure will facilitate installation of three waterline crossings.
Through the end of the month, drivers are encouraged to take different routes if they can, a news release from the city shared July 8 states.
About the project
This section of the street is part of the Gattis School Road Segment 6 widening project, as previously reported by Community Impact. The road project—part of the city’s Transportation Master Plan—includes widening the existing four-lane roadway to a six-lane arterial thoroughfare with a raised median. The project also includes pedestrian and bicycle improvements, according to city documents.
Funding for the $20.4 million road project comes from the Round Rock Transportation and Economic Development Corp., through local sales tax revenue. The city awarded the contract to Smith Contracting Co. in November.
What else?
Construction on this part of Gattis School Road is expected to be completed late next year.
