Hays County Redistricting Advisory Commission 2021
FM 110 (East San Marcos Loop) Projects 1 and 2
Location
South Section: SH 123 to FM 621
Middle Section: FM 621 to SH 80
North Section: SH 80 to Yarrington Road/IH-35
Description
Partnership Program
This project continues the loop east of San Marcos and involves initially constructing two travel lanes (one in each direction) with 10-foot shoulders where no road currently exists for the approximately 11.3-mile corridor and includes an interchange at SH 21 and a railroad overpass at the Union Pacific Railroad tracks. As traffic increases over time, two additional travel lanes and additional interchanges would be constructed. Initial construction costs will be funded through Transportation Reinvestment Zones (TRZs) created by Hays County and the City of San Marcos to capture a portion of the increased value of development occurring along the alignment. Caldwell County will also contribute to the project cost. The County is funding and conducting project development simultaneously for the initial stage of all three sections. TxDOT will let and manage construction of the project. Water line relocations will be in construction contracts.
Status
Environmental
Completed
ROW Acquisition
North-18%, Middle-75%, South 50%
Utility Relocation
North-28%; Middle-67%, South-50% Waterline relocations will be completed as part of construction.
Construction Design
90% complete all segments
Estimated Construction Start
South Section: SH 123 to FM 621–Spring 2018
Middle Section: FM 621 to SH 80–Summer 2018
North Section: SH 80 to Yarrington Road–Late Winter 2018
CR 266 (Old Bastrop Hwy)
Location
Centerpoint Road (CR 234) to Francis Harris Lane
Description (Completed)2008 Priority Road Bond Program
This project widened and reconstructed the Old Bastrop Highway (CR 266) existing roadway to provide for two 12-foot lanes and 10-foot shoulders. Roadway improvements also consisted of realigning Centerpoint Road (CR 234) at Old Bastrop Highway thus eliminating the offset intersection. Safety end treatments were also included through the extension of parallel and cross culverts, replacement of headwalls and installation of guardrail.
Status
Complete. Open to traffic March 2014
Funding
County Road Bonds: $7.1M
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CR 206 (Dacy Lane)
Location
CR 206 from Bebee Road (CR 122) to Windy Hill Road (CR 131)
Description 2008 Priority Road Bond Program
This project consists of the future expansion/ realignment of 1.5 miles of Dacy Lane from CR 122 to CR 131. Proposed improvements include a rural section with four 12-foot lanes. A 14-foot left turn lane will be provided at intersections. Schematic and environmental was completed as part of the County’s original 2008 Road Bond Program.
Status
Schematic / Environmental
100%
ROW Acquisition
Negotiations nearing completion. All Right of Way is anticipated to be acquired by May 2020.
Funding
County Road Bonds: $1.5M – 2016 Road Bond Program (Construction design, right-of-way acquisition, utility relocation and construction).
IH 35/Yarrington Road Bridge
DescriptionPass-through Program
This project will reconstruct the overpass bridge at Yarrington Road over IH 35 from 0.25 miles north of Yarrington Road to 0.38 miles south of Yarrington Road to address the increasing traffic volume on this segment of Yarrington Road/IH 35. Improvements include realigning and widening segments of the IH 35 frontage road, replacement of the bridge structure at Yarrington Road over IH 35 to accommodate six lanes in the future with sidewalks and construction of turnaround bridges in both directions.
Funding
Construction Start
Complete. Open to traffic October 2016
IH 35 Northbound Ramps
Location
DescriptionPartnership Program
This project consists of the possible reconfiguration of the existing entrance and exit ramps and constructing new ramps as needed to respond to new northbound and southbound access needs along this approximate 5.5-mile section of I-35 from the Blanco River to one-half-mile north of FM 150 (Center Street, Kyle). TxDOT will also develop the schematic design for the widening of I-35 to the Future Transportation Corridor (FTC) typical section including accommodations for the ultimate three (3) frontage road lanes and five (5) main lanes in each direction. Developer participation would be an element of project construction cost-sharing. Project development and construction will be funded by TxDOT.
Status
Construction start April 2016; estimate completion Fall 2017
IH 35/Posey Road
Location
Posey Road interchange at IH 35
Description
Partnership Program
Modifications to the IH 35 and Posey Road intersection are proposed that include removing the existing Posey Road bridge and reconstructing IH 35 over Posey Road, adding frontage road turnarounds at the intersection, two through lanes in each direction at the intersection with Posey Road, and conversion of frontage roads to one-way operation south of Posey Road to York Creek. The project will also consider reversing ramps (changing entrance ramps to exit ramps and exit ramps to entrance ramps) in the following locations:
- SB Entrance ramp between Centerpoint Road and Posey Road
- SB Exit ramp between Centerpoint and Posey Road
- SB Entrance ramp between Posey Road and York Creek Road (FM 1102)
- SB Exit ramp between Posey Road and York Creek Road (FM 1102)
- NB Exit ramp between Posey Road and York Creek Road (FM 1102)
- NB Entrance ramp between Posey Road and York Creek Road (FM 1102)

At the start of the Posey Road Project construction, the frontage roads south of Posey will be converted to one-way traffic operations, southbound only on the west side of I-35 and northbound only on the east side of I-35.
Status
Environmental
Completed
ROW Acquisition
Completed
Utility Relocation
70%
Construction Design
90%
Estimated Construction Start
Spring 2018
IH-35 Phase 2A – FM 150 Realignment Precinct 1
Location
IH-35 to Lehman Road
Description (Completed)Pass-through Program
This project relocated the existing FM 150-IH 35 frontage road intersection and realigned portion of FM 150 east of IH 35 to merge with existing FM 150 East. Upon completion, FM 150 became a continuous facility east and west of IH 35. The City of Kyle contributed $3.0 million to the project.
Status
Open to traffic October 2013
IH-35 Phase 2B Precincts 1 and 2
Location
FM 150 to FM 1626
DescriptionPass-through Program
This project completed the southbound frontage road system between FM 1626 and RM 150 and included constructing new ramps
Status
Open to traffic October 2013
IH-35 Phase 1 – Kyle Crossing (CR 210) Precinct 2
Location
CR 210 to FM 1626 (Kyle Parkway)
Description (Completed)Pass-through Program
This project reconstructed the substandard 2-lane bridge over IH-35, including a North-South and South-North turn-around bridge. The project also constructed a section of frontage road between Kyle Crossing and FM 1626. Constructing this missing gap of frontage road allowed the IH-35 frontage roads between FM 2001 and FM 1626 to operate as one-way. The City of Kyle, through a State Infrastructure Bank loan, contributed $11 million.
Status
Open to traffic December 2011
IH-35 at FM 2001 Overpass Road Precinct 2
Location
Wonder World Drive to RM 12/RM 32 Junction
Description (Completed)
This project improved existing Overpass Road as part of the overall realignment and improvements to FM 2001. Significant improvements to FM 2001 have been made in a partnership between TxDOT, the City of Buda, private developers and Hays County. This is the last connection to the new $20.0 million interchange and frontage road improvements made by TxDOT.
Status
Complete. Open to traffic September 2010
FM 2001 (IH-35 to SH 21) Precinct 2
Location
FM 2001 from IH 35 to SH 21
DescriptionPartnership Program
This project consists of constructing two travel lanes (one in each direction) and 10-foot shoulders in the interim time frame and construction of two additional travel lanes in the ultimate time frame (to be determined). Some new roadway and some existing right-of-way will be used along the approximate 7.7-mile corridor. The existing Rohde Road/SH 21 intersection will be realigned and a new FM 2001/Rohde Road/SH 21 intersection will be constructed to improve safety. Early project development and right-of-way donation program is being conducted and funded by Hays County with TxDOT funding and managing construction.
Status
Environmental
95%
ROW Acquisition
20%
Utility Relocation
0%
Construction Design
20%
Estimated Construction Start
To be determined
SH 21 at FM 2001 Precinct 2
Location
At FM 2001 (West) Intersection
Description (Completed)2008 Priority Road Bond Program
This project consisted of widening and overlay of the existing SH 21 pavement to add a 14-foot left turn lane and 10-foot shoulders on SH 21 at the intersection with FM 2001 (West).
Status
Open to traffic: December 2012
Funding
County Road Bonds: $1.05M
SH 21 at High Road (CR 127) Precinct 2
Location
At High Road (CR 127) Intersection
Description (Completed)2008 Priority Road Bond Program
This project consisted of widening and overlay of the existing SH 21 pavement to add a 14-foot left turn lane and 10-foot shoulders on SH 21 at the intersection with High Road (CR 127).
Status
Complete. Open to traffic: December 2010
Funding
County Road Bonds: $222.3K
American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funds: $670K
SH 21 at Rhode Road (CR 126) Precinct 2
Location
At Rhode Road (CR 126) Intersection
DescriptionOriginally a 2008 Priority Road Bond Program that was undertaken instead by the County Transportation Dept.
This project originally included only safety improvements to Rhode Road at the intersection with SH 21. The County moved forward with additional improvements to Rhode Road beyond the intersection as part of its annual maintenance program. Project was removed from Priority Road Bond Program and work is being done by the County’s Transportation Department.
Status
Open to traffic: TBD
Funding
County Road Bonds: $66.5K (Preliminary Planning Prior to Work Performed by County)
Robert S. Light Extension/Buda Truck Bypass (IH-35 to FM 1626) Precinct 2
Location
IH 35 to FM 1626
DescriptionPartnership Program
This project consists of constructing two travel lanes (one in each direction) and grade-separated crossing with the Union Pacific Railroad initially and ultimately constructing two additional travel lanes at a later date to be determined. Some new roadway and some existing right-of-way will be used. Project development is being conducted and funded by Hays County with TxDOT funding and managing construction.
Status
Environmental
80%
ROW Acquisition
25%
Utility Relocation
25%
Construction Design
90%
Estimated Construction Start
Spring 2019
Post Road (CR 140) at Blanco River Study Precincts 1 and 4
Location
At Blanco River Low Water Crossing
Description (Study completed)2008 Priority Road Bond Program
This project consisted of a feasibility analysis and preliminary planning study for the replacement of the Low Water Crossing on Post Road over the Blanco River.
Status
Study completed: February 2010
Status
County Road Bonds: $105K
RM 967 (FM 1626 to Cole Springs Road) Precinct 2
Location
RM 967 from FM 1626 to Cole Springs Road
DescriptionPartnership Program
This project consists of constructing a center turn lane and adding shoulders and sidewalks to the existing two-lane facility. A portion of the approximate 2.6-mile project from FM 1626 to FM 2770 will be constructed in partnership with the City of Buda and removed from the State Highway System and transferred to the City for operations and maintenance. Project development by TxDOT is completed and TxDOT managed the project. The County paid for construction.
Status
Open to traffic April 2016
RM 967 at Ruby Ranch Road Precinct 2
Location
At Ruby Ranch Road Intersection
Description (Completed)2008 Priority Road Bond Program
This project consisted of the widening of the existing RM 967 pavement structure to accommodate a 12-foot left turn lane and shoulders varying from 4 feet (minimum) to 10 feet (maximum). Additional safety improvements included extension of parallel and cross culverts for safety end treatments, replacement of culvert headwalls, and installation of guardrails.
Status
Complete. Open to traffic: August 2013
Status
County Road Bonds: $836K
FM 150 Center Turn Lane Precinct 1
Location
FM 150 from Lehman Road to SH 21
DescriptionPartnership Program
This project consists of constructing a center turn lane and shoulders within the existing right-of-way for the approximate 4.5-mile corridor. Project development and construction is being conducted and funded by Hays County.
Status
Construction Start
Construction started April 2016; estimated completion is Summer 2017.
FM 150 West Alignment Precincts 2 and 4
Location
IH 35 to Arroyo Ranch Blvd./RM 2770
DescriptionPartnership Program
This project consists of realigning a section of existing FM 150 from IH 35 to existing FM 150 near Arroyo Ranch Road and would facilitate removing existing FM 150 (Main Street) through the City of Kyle from the State Highway System. County conducted extensive public involvement program to identify corridor for further evaluation. TXDOT has assumed responsibility for preparation of environmental documentation.
Status
Environmental
TXDOT
ROW Acquisition
TBD
Utility Relocation
TBD
Environmental
TXDOT
Estimated Construction Start
This study is near completion and awaiting environmental clearance from TXDOT
FM 150 West Character Plan Precincts 3 and 4
Location
Arroyo Ranch Blvd./RM 2770 to RM 12
This project consists of initiating a corridor study to develop nature, character and potential projects to preserve 4 lanes of capacity and related safety improvements in the east-west corridor in this portion of Hays County in accordance with the County Transportation Plan. The County will fund and conduct the corridor study and conduct the corridor preservation efforts.
Status
Corridor Study
40% Phase 1 is complete; Phase 2 is underway.
Lakewood Drive at FM 1626 Precinct 2
Location
Lakewood Drive from Lewis Lane (CR 307) to FM 1626
Description (Complete pending tie-in)2008 Priority Road Bond Program
This project consisted of raising the roadway profile to accommodate a major rain event. This project incorporated safety improvements at the intersection of Lakewood Drive and FM 1626 and replaced the original low water crossing with a bridge.
Status
Construction completed April 2013; open to traffic July 2015 on completion of FM 1626 North.
Funding
County Road Bonds: $1.45M
FM 1626 North to Brodie Lane (Precinct 2)
Location
RM 967 to Brodie Lane
This project consists of reconstructing 3.3 miles of existing FM 1626. The existing roadway is a 2-lane rural roadway with limited or no shoulders and several low water areas. The roadway is being reconstructed as a 5-lane rural facility. The project incorporates Context Sensitive design elements developed by the County for the FM 1626 corridor.
Status
FM 1626 South (RM 967 to FM 2770) Precinct 2
Location
Between RM 967 and FM 2770
DescriptionPass-through Program
This project consists of reconstructing 3.2 miles of existing FM 1626. The existing roadway is a 2-lane rural roadway with limited or no shoulders and several low water areas. The roadway will be reconstructed as a 5-lane rural road. The project will incorporate Context Sensitive design elements developed by the County for the FM 1626 corridor.
Status
Construction Start
Construction started November 2016.
RM 12 at Wonder World Drive (FM 3407) Precinct 3
Location
At Wonder World Drive (FM 3407) Intersection
Description (Completed)2008 Priority Road Bond Program
This 1.9 mile project consisted of the widened to 3 lanes (with continuous left turn lanes) and 4-foot shoulders on RM 12 for the connection to the 4-lane divided highway section. Project construction was funded by the City of San Marcos and ROW costs were funded by Hays County.
Status
Complete. Open to traffic: April 2010
Funding
County Road Bonds: $145K
State Funds (ROW Reimbursements): $182K
RM 12 at Wonder World Drive (FM 3407) Precinct 3
Location
At Wonder World Drive (FM 3407) Intersection
Description (Completed)2008 Priority Road Bond Program
This 1.9 mile project consisted of the widened to 3 lanes (with continuous left turn lanes) and 4-foot shoulders on RM 12 for the connection to the 4-lane divided highway section. Project construction was funded by the City of San Marcos and ROW costs were funded by Hays County.
Status
Complete. Open to traffic: April 2010
Funding
County Road Bonds: $145K

State Funds (ROW Reimbursements): $182K
RM 12 at Old Kyle Road Precinct 3
Location
RM 12 at Old Kyle Road in downtown Wimberley
Description (Completed)2008 Priority Road Bond Program
This project consisted of mobility and safety improvements in the downtown Wimberley business district including turn lanes and drainage improvements.
Status
Complete. Open to traffic: July 2012
Funding
County Road Bonds: $691.5K
RM 12 at Sink Creek Precinct 3
Location
At Sink Creek Bridge
Description (Completed)2008 Priority Road Bond Program
This project consisted of the replacement of an existing 200-foot bridge and approaches to accommodate two 12-foot lanes, two 8-foot shoulders and the construction of concrete box culverts as part of the on-going safety improvements along RM 12.
Status
Complete. Open to traffic: July 2012
Funding
County Road Bonds: $3.25M
State Funds (ROW Reimbursement): $447K
RM 12 Parkway Development Precinct 3
Location
RM 12 at Parkway Intersection
This project consists of preparing a re-evaluation of the environmental document and acquisition of ROW to preserve the corridor for future construction of the proposed 4-lane divided parkway.
Status
Environmental
100%
ROW Acquisition
90% Nearing completion
Funding
County Road Bonds: $7.2M (Estimated)
RM 12 at Sports Park Drive Precinct 4
Location
At Sports Park Drive Intersection
Description (Completed)2008 Priority Road Bond Program
This project consisted of various safety improvements including a 12-foot left turn lane and four-foot shoulders on RM 12 at Sports Park Drive, extending parallel and cross- culverts, replacement of culvert headwalls and installation of safety end treatments and guardrails.
Status
Open to traffic: May 2012
Funding
County Road Bonds: $578.6K
Junction of RM 12 at RM 32 Precinct 3
Location
RM 12 at RM 32 Intersection
Description (Completed)2008 Priority Road Bond Program
This project consisted of realigning RM 12 to allow a through movement for RM 12 traffic while creating a T-intersection at RM 32. Project improvements consisted of the construction of two 12-foot lanes, one 14-foot left turn lane, and concrete curb and gutter with flexible base and hot mix asphalt concrete pavement (HMAC) to match existing roadway, along with modifications to cross-culverts and driveways. Similar roadway improvements were incorporated into RM 32.
Status
Complete. Open to traffic: January 2013
Funding
County Road Bonds: $4.09M
State Funds (ROW Reimbursement): $180K
RM 12 Safety Improvements Precinct 3
Location
RM 12/RM 32 to Wonder World Drive
DescriptionOriginally a Partnership Program, now funded by the Priority Road Bond Program
Originally included in the Partnership Program, this project is now receiving funding from other sources. Interim safety “gap” improvements include adding a center turn lane and shoulders at various locations between SH 80 (Hopkins St.) and Saddleridge Drive. The County is providing the construction design and TxDOT will be constructing the improvements. Ultimate improvements (not currently under development) would include a 4-lane divided parkway on 200 to 300 feet of ROW incorporating Context Sensitive Design elements.
Status
1 mile east of Hugo Road to 0.1 mile west of SH 80 – Open to traffic September 2015Hugo Road to Saddleridge Drive – Open to traffic May 2016
RM 2325 (CR 181 to Carney Ln) Precinct 3
Location
Fischer Store Road (CR 181) to Carney Lane
Description (Completed)2008 Priority Road Bond Program
This project consisted of various safety improvements including left and right turn lanes at selected intersections, addition of 4-foot shoulders and improvements to the horizontal alignment and vertical profile in the vicinity of Jacobs Well Elementary to provided increased stopping sight distance. Drainage improvements included the extension of parallel and cross culverts, replacement of culvert headwalls, and installation of safety end treatments and guardrails.
Status
Open to traffic: January 2013
Funding
County Road Bonds: $4.74M
Lime Kiln Road (CR 225) at Sink Creek Study Precinct 4
Location
CR 225 at Sink Creek Low Water Crossing
Description (Study Completed)2008 Priority Road Bond Program
This project investigated alternatives to the low-water crossing on Lime Kiln Road (CR 225) at Sink Creek by raising the profile of Lime Kiln Road. The proposed alternative roadway would accommodate two 12-foot travel lanes and four-foot shoulders.
Status
Study completed April 2011. ROW acquisition nearing completion. TXDOT reviews being conducted.
Funding
County Road Bonds: $222K
US 290 West (RM 12 to McGregor Ln) Precinct 4
Location
US 290 from RM 12 to McGregor Lane
Description (Completed)2008 Priority Road Bond Program
This project consisted of the construction of a continuous left-turn lane and improved shoulders along 3.7 miles of US 290 from RM 12 to McGregor Lane.
Status
Open to traffic: May 2013
Status
County Road Bonds: $6.54M
US 290 West (Trautwein Rd to Nutty Brown Rd) Precinct 4
Location
Trautwein Road to Nutty Brown Road
Description (Completed)
This project constructed a rural cross-section with 4-11’ travel lanes and no shoulders. TxDOT had been adding a center turn lane along many sections of US 290 West from RR 12 to the Hays/Travis County Line. This was the last 2.02-mile section to be improved.
Status
Open to traffic February 2010
RM 1826 at RM 967 Precinct 4
Location
RM 1826 at RM 967 Intersection
Description (Completed)2008 Priority Road Bond Program
This project consisted of widening RM 1826 to accommodate a 12-foot left turn lane and 4-foot shoulders as well as reconstructed the RM 967 approach to include a dedicated right turn lane. This project also included other safety improvements consisting of the installation of safety end treatments by extending parallel and cross culverts, replacing culvert headwalls and installing guardrail.
Status
Complete. Open to traffic: May 2012
Funding
County Road Bonds: $1.0M
RM 1826 at Nutty Brown Road Precinct 4
Location
RM 1826 at Nutty Brown Road Intersection
Description (Completed)2008 Priority Road Bond Program
This project consisted of the construction of a 12-foot left turn lane and 4-foot shoulders on RM 1826 at Nutty Brown Road. The proposed improvements also consisted of reconstructing the Nutty Brown Road (CR 163) approach and drainage structures. Drainage modifications included the extension of parallel and cross culverts, replacement of culvert headwalls, and installation of safety end treatments and guardrail.
Status
Opened to traffic: September 2013
Funding
County Road Bonds: $910K

Private Developer: $90K
RM 1826 at Crystal Hills Drive Precinct 4
Location
RM 1826 at Crystal Hills Drive Intersection
Description (Completed)2008 Priority Road Bond Program
This project consisted of the construction of a 12-foot left turn lane and 4-foot shoulders on RM 1826 at Crystal Hills Drive. Additional safety improvements also included enhancement of the roadway vertical alignment at the Crystal Hills Drive approach, replacement of the low water crossing with an arch bridge and extension of the existing box culvert at Spring Hollow Creek.
Status
Complete. Opened to traffic: July 2013
Funding
County Road Bonds: $2.07M
RM 1826 at Darden Hill Road (CR 162) Precinct 4
Location
RM 1826 at Darden Hill Road (CR 162) Intersection
Description2008 Priority Road Bond Program
This project consists of along RM 1826 and realigning Darden Hill Road to improve the intersection geometry. Safety improvements include widening RM 1826 to incorporate a 12-foot left turn lane and 4-foot shoulders as well as a right turn lane from Darden Hill Road onto RM 1826. Other safety improvements also include the extension of parallel and cross culverts, replacement of headwalls, and installation of safety end treatments and guardrail.
Status
Environmental
95%
ROW Acquisition
40%
Utility Relocation
15%
Construction Design
90%
Construction
Completed.
Funding
County Road Bonds: $1.53M (Estimated)
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