Improvements Ahead For Williamson County Highway

WILLIAMSON COUNTY, TEXAS — State transportation officials said population growth in northwest Williamson County is resulting in more traffic on SH 183, increasingly used as an alternate route for drivers heading from Killeen to Austin.

As a result, Texas Department of Transportation officials said, a number of safety improvements are being created for the highway. These include the addition of shoulder, repaving of the road between SH 195 and US 183 and guardrail upgrades.

The work will be performed under two contracts totaling $7.2 million, according to TxDot. The contractor is TTG Utilities, officials added.

A smoother ride is ahead for drivers in San Marcos following the approval of two paving projects by the Texas Transportation Commission. The new bridge on Loop 82 near Texas State University’s Bobcat Stadium opened last summer. The remainder of Loop 82 that connects to I-35 at two different locations will be repaved. Both projects, totaling just over $1 million, were awarded to Angel Brothers.

The newly widened FM 1460 in Williamson County will get a southbound left-turn lane at Teravista Crossing. Angel Brothers won the contract worth $251,000.

In addition, guardrail improvements and repairs will be performed in various locations in Williamson, Travis and Hays counties. The $81,000 contract was awarded to K-Bar Services, Inc.

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