Williamson County celebrates Samsung Highway opening
From left to right, TxDOT Engineer Tucker Ferguson, County Commissioner Russ Boles, Governor Greg Abbott, County Judge Bill Gravell and President of the Samsung construction team Dr. CH Park pose to cut the ribbon opening the Samsung Highway.
Governor Greg Abbott and County Judge Bill Gravell talk about the development in Taylor before the event.
From left to right, County Commissioner Russ Boles, Governor Greg Abbott and County Judge Bill Gravell talk about the Samsung Highway and how the project will improve the Taylor area.
Governor Greg Abbott gives a speech on how Texas will be the leading producer of microchips in the county.
Dr. CH Park, left, president of the Samsung construction team, gives his thanks to the county on behalf of Samsung during the ribbon cutting.
TxDOT Engineer Tucker Ferguson, right, said Wilco was a great partner wo work with on the road construction for the Samsung Highway project.
County Commissioner Russ Boles presents a “Samsung Highway” street sign to Governor Greg Abbott to hang in his office.
The Samsung Semiconductor plant in Taylor is finalizing construction. The facility is scheduled to open in 2025.
Map shows the location of the Southwest Taylor road projects including the Samsung Highway. Illustration courtesy of Williamson County.
Photos by Nalani Nuylan.
Semiconductor chips help run technologies of today and the future, and starting in 2025, many of them will be manufactured by Samsung in Taylor.
With the tech giant set to open its doors next year, Williamson County held a ribbon cutting for the completion of the Samsung Highway on Friday, June 7. The roadway will help elevate expected traffic in the area a…