What you need to know
During the construction period, traffic will be shifted to allow workers to work on improvements over the next two months. Speed limits in the construction area are reduced to 45 MPH, according to TxDOT.
The $73 million project will transform the existing roadway into a four-lane corridor with a raised median.
The project also includes the construction of a 10-foot-wide shared-use path along the east side of the road, and a 6-foot-wide sidewalk on the west side of the road for pedestrian and bicycle access.
Moving forward
Construction is scheduled to be completed in four phases, with the first phase focusing on utility upgrades and intersection improvements at FM 1518 and FM 78.
The second phase includes the road construction between Lisa Meadows and I-10, and the widening of the bridge over Woman Hollering Creek.
Work between Lisa Meadows and Aztec Lane will be completed in the third phase, while the installation of the sidewalks, median and final pavement improvements are scheduled for the final phase. The entire project is expected to be completed in 2028.
To keep area commuters aware of construction updates, TxDOT created a newsletter dedicated to the project. Additional updates from TxDOT can be found here.
