Cedar Park Open House To Detail Proposed U.S. 183 Realignment

CEDAR PARK, TEXAS — The proposed realignment of US 183 (Bell Boulevard) from Cedar Park Drive to Buttercup Creek Boulevard will be the topic of discussion at an upcoming open house on Thursday.

The public hearing hosted by the Texas Department of Transportation and the City of Cedar Park is scheduled on Thursday, Feb. 21. Displays will be set up for viewing at 5 p.m. with the formal hearing starting at 6 p.m. The meeting will take place in the community rooms at the Cedar Park Recreation Center at 1435 Main Street in Cedar Park.

The purpose of the proposed Bell Boulevard realignment project is to improve public safety and accessibility for vehicles and pedestrians. The proposed project would:

• Move current Bell Boulevard traffic to Old Highway 183.
• Widen Old Highway 183 from two to four lanes (two in each direction) with a raised center median and center-turn lanes at intersections.
• Add right-turn lanes at intersections.
• Construct an 8- to 10-foot shared-used path.
• Provide safety lighting and landscaping.

The open house and public hearing will allow citizens the opportunity to review and comment on the proposed realignment. In addition to displays illustrating the scope of the project, TxDot representatives will be on hand to answer questions.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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For more information, visit the TxDOT website at www.txdot.gov and search keywords “Bell Boulevard.” Comments will be accepted now through March 8, 2019, and can be submitted at the open house, via email at BellBoulevardRealignment@cedarparktexas.gov, or by mail at: City of Cedar Park. 450 Cypress Creek Rd., Cedar Park, TX 78613. When sending correspondence, include the line: Attention: Emily Truman, P.E.

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