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Let's be honest. No one likes being stuck in traffic. That’s why Cedar Park has several road improvement and construction projects. Our goal is to help improve your quality of life.

Some (but not all) of the various projects you will see on this page are voter-approved bond-funded projects. Many have been completed or are in progress. For more information on the 2015 Bond Election visit www.cedarparkbond.com.

Under Construction

TxDOT's RM 1431 "Gap" project

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Construction to widen RM 1431 between Cottonwood Creek Trail and Market Street, known as the 1431 Gap Project, began in March. It will match the same six-lane design as the recently completed section between Sam Bass Road and Market Street.

TxDOT is managing all aspects of the design and construction of this project. Final asphalt paving and striping is underway and the project is expected to be complete in July 2019.

1431 Construction Speed Limit-4 For the safety of workers as well as drivers and their passengers the speed limit has been reduced to 45 miles per hour for the duration of the project and will be enforced. To view the full ordinance authorizing the construction speed limit click here.

Brushy Creek Trail Connections

1. West Extension: Extend trail between Little Elm Trail and Bell Blvd

2. YMCA Connection: Extend trail from Bell Blvd to YMCA

3. Internal Connection: New Connection To Drinking Fountain & Bathroom at YMCA

4. Lake Connection: New Connection To Brushy Creek Road near Parmer Lane

Town Center Pedestrian Bridge and Sidewalk

This project includes the construction of a pre-fabricated pedestrian bridge and 10-foot-wide concrete pathway. The project is located near the City of Cedar Park Recreation Center and along Spanish Oak Creek.

The bridge and sidewalk are open, but minor construction activities will be on-going while the construction wraps up.

Veterans Memorial Park Improvements

The Veterans Memorial Park Improvement Project is a Type B Community Development Corporation funded FY 2018 Capital Improvement Project consisting of adding sidewalks and stairs with handrails at the Veterans Memorial, renovating the existing play field and irrigation system, renovating the dog park and pond, as well as replacing drinking fountains, benches, doggie pots, and other miscellaneous items.

The construction areas including the pond are in the process of establishing new vegetation. Once an acceptable level of vegetation is growing, the park features can be opened for use.

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Under Design

Bell Boulevard Realignment Project

The Bell Boulevard (US 183) Realignment Project is proposed by the City of Cedar Park with the cooperation of the Texas Department of Transportation. The project would return the current Bell Boulevard (US 183) roadway east onto the full extent of Old Highway 183, from Cypress Creek Road to Cedar Park Drive in Cedar Park. Currently, Old Highway 183 is a two-lane roadway parallel to Bell Boulevard (US 183), running generally north and south. Bell Boulevard is proposed to be realigned and relocated to the Old Highway 183 alignment and reconstructed to a four-lane divided roadway that includes a raised median with turn lanes at intersections and driveways.

Notice of public meeting March 20, 2018 [PDF]

March 20, 2018, Meeting Documents

Notice of public hearing February 21, 2019

February 21, 2019, Meeting Documents

Draft - Environmental Assessment [PDF]
TxDOT Approved Schematic [PDF]

Visit www.DestinationBellBlvd.com for more information on the project

New Hope Drive - Ronald Reagan to Sam Bass Road

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The design of New Hope Drive from Ronald Reagan Blvd. to Sam Bass Road is a 2015 Bond Funded Project. New Hope Drive will be designed and constructed as 4-lane divided roadway with a raised median, curb and gutter, enclosed storm sewer system, illumination, shared use path, and bike lanes. The design will include all major project components such as engineering, surveying, utility coordination, geotechnical and construction materials testing services, right-of-way acquisition services, environmental assessment, right-of-way appraisals, public involvement, and construction phase services.

Construction of this project will be funded with Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) Federal Funds.

Little Elm Trail/Fire Lane Reconstruction

Roadway reconstruction of a portion of Little Elm Trail and Fire Lane past the YMCA Facility.

Lakeline Park

The Lakeline Park property consists of approximately 200 acres of undeveloped land in south Cedar Park. The Master Plan for Lakeline Park was adopted by City Council in December 2018, following an extensive public input process. The first phase of the park is now under design, with construction anticipated to begin in 2020. To view the adopted final concept plan for the park, click here.

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Recently Completed

New Hope Drive extension from Cottonwood Creek to Ronald Reagan

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The New Hope Drive extension project provides additional capacity for traffic traveling east and west through the City.

Construction of four lanes from Cottonwood Creek Trail to Ronald Reagan
Construction of a raised median
Construction of a 10 foot shared use path along southern side of the roadway
Installation of street lighting
Installation of signal at the Ronald Reagan intersection
Installation of new water and wastewater lines
Extension of Arrow Point Drive

Fire Station #5

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Fire Station #5 is a 13,250 square feet 2015 Bond Funded Capital Improvements Project (CIP) that houses both The City of Cedar Park Fire Department and Williamson County Emergency Medical Services (EMS). The project is located near the intersection of Cottonwood Creek Trail and La Jaita Drive at 1501 Cottonwood Creek Trail. The land for the fire station was donated by the Cedar Park Regional Hospital in 2014.

The construction is substantially complete and the Fire Department is operating out of the station.

For more information read the Fire Station #5 Press Release.

Anderson Mill Road

The Anderson Mill Road (Phase 1) Reconstruction Project is now complete and the road is open to traffic.

Police Department Phase 2 Expansion

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The Police Department Building Phase 2 Expansion is a 2015 Bond Project that included a renovation and addition to the existing Police Department Building located at 911 Quest Parkway. The building expansion is a 12,200 square feet, one story building which connects to the existing building via an enclosed corridor. The existing building received interior renovations to create an evidentiary vehicle processing bay, modify the abandoned holding cells to accommodate additional evidence workspace, expand the women’s locker room, and create additional space for department employees on the second floor. Additionally, on-street parking was added to Discovery Boulevard in order to provide more accessibility to the front door.

Sidewalk Gap Project Phase 4

The Sidewalk Gap Project Phase 4 continued the City's efforts to close gaps in existing sidewalk across the City. A few of the locations identified for this phase are shown below.


Bell Blvd: West side north of Whitestone Blvd	Cottonwood Creek Trail at Medical Parkway	Hatch Road east side north of RR620

Iris Lane north of Heather Lane	Giddens Elementary 2-ramps	Carriage Hills Alley crossings 8-ramps