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Sun Archive

Sun Archive

Georgetown roads undergo repairs, sealant applications

Several Georgetown streets are undergoing pavement repairs and sealant applications this summer and fall as the city works to improve road conditions and extend pavement life. During road work, drivers should expect delays and are encouraged to seek other routes, according to the city.
The schematic shows a proposed intersection at DB Wood Road and Cedar Breaks Road. (Courtesy City of Georgetown)

The schematic shows a proposed intersection at DB Wood Road and Cedar Breaks Road. (Courtesy City of Georgetown)

GISD, Georgetown coordinate DB Wood road work ahead of new high school

While Georgetown ISD builds its third comprehensive high school along DB Wood Road, the City of Georgetown will work on the second phase of the DB Wood Road expansion project, which stretches from Oak Ridge Road to Williams Drive.
Members from the City of Georgetown, Kimley-Horn Engineers and Jordan Foster Construction gather on July 22 to cut the ribbon for the completion of phase 1 of DB Wood Road updates. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Members from the City of Georgetown, Kimley-Horn Engineers and Jordan Foster Construction gather on July 22 to cut the ribbon for the completion of phase 1 of DB Wood Road updates. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

First phase of DB Wood Road improvements opens with ribbon cutting

Georgetown officials joined representatives from Kimley-Horn Engineers and Jordan Foster Construction on the newly refurbished portion of DB Wood Road Wednesday, July 22, for a ribbon cutting.
Repairs will be made to Berry Creek Drive after it was damaged by weather earlier this week. (Photo courtesy Kevin Pitts)

Repairs will be made to Berry Creek Drive after it was damaged by weather earlier this week. (Photo courtesy Kevin Pitts)

Portions of Berry Creek Drive reopen after storm damage

Update: The portion of Berry Creek Drive that was closed due to storm damage reopened on Saturday, May 23, according to Kieth Hutchinson, city communications manager. He said the public works department installed a "precast concrete box culvert" that allowed them to make repairs.
Trae Sutton, Vice President and COO of KPA Engineers, far left, and Lua Saluone, left, Transportation Manager, present the schematics for Austin Avenue and University Avenue to city council during the April 28 meeting. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Trae Sutton, Vice President and COO of KPA Engineers, far left, and Lua Saluone, left, Transportation Manager, present the schematics for Austin Avenue and University Avenue to city council during the April 28 meeting. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Georgetown City Council okays road changes for Austin Avenue, University

Georgetown City Council approved schematics for the Austin Avenue corridor and downtown road changes that are a part of the larger Downtown Master Plan, with a goal of making downtown more pedestrian friendly on April 28.
The new lanes on the Austin Avenue bridges remain closed April 16, as work has stalled on the project. (Photo by Nicholas Cicale

The new lanes on the Austin Avenue bridges remain closed April 16, as work has stalled on the project. (Photo by Nicholas Cicale

Georgetown amends engineering contract for Austin Avenue, bridge work

Rehabilitation work has yet to resume on the Austin Avenue bridges, but Georgetown City Council amended a task order with engineering firm Aguirre & Fields LP in the amount of $485,593 during the April 14 council meeting.

Residents receive road updates in District 5 town hall

District 5 Council Member Kevin Pitts held a town hall meeting September 30, where he, County Judge Steve Snell and Georgetown City Manager David Morgan spoke about this year’s city budget, Georgetown’s water territory sales, county updates and the Texas Legislative session.
This map illustrates the closures that will be seen on Lakeway Drive throughout May. (Courtesy City of Georgetown)

This map illustrates the closures that will be seen on Lakeway Drive throughout May. (Courtesy City of Georgetown)

Slew of traffic light projects underway in Georgetown

Three new traffic lights along Ronald Reagan Boulevard are in various stages of completion. The traffic light at the Ronald Reagan and Sun City Boulevard intersection will be updated by the city. The intersection is also part of Williamson County’s Ronald Reagan Boulevard Widening project.