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D.B. Wood Road closures. (Courtesy City of Georgetown)
Georgetown undertakes road construction projects
Kaitlyn Wilkes
The City of Georgetown has active road projects that will result in some street closures and detours this month. To accommodate construction, residents may use alternate routes or plan for potential additional travel time.
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
The Parkside on the River MUD is hoping to add the 40-acre “Dufner Tract” to its community development plan. The idea was discussed at an August 13 Georgetown City Council workshop. (Courtesy City of Georgetown)
Parkside MUD looks to add 40 acres
Kaitlyn Wilkes
Parkside on the River — an established Municipal Utility District that will bring 2,800 homes between Highway 29 and Leander Road over the next 15 years — is looking to add 40.2 acres to the project.
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
North fork closure redirects traffic to San Gabriel Village Boulevard and onto the I-35 service road before redirecting back to Austin Avenue.
What to know about upcoming Austin Avenue bridges construction
Kaitlyn Wilkes
Construction to restore the Austin Avenue vehicular bridges over the San Gabriel River will start soon after Labor Day and could last until fall 2025. Lane closures and traffic detours will happen throughout the construction process as the 2021 bond-approved rehabilitation takes place. The $9.
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
This conceptualization of Parmer Ranch Marketplace showcases where the buildings will be located and where visitors can park. (Courtesy Barshop and Oles)
H-E-B anchors new $12 million shopping center west of Sun City
Kaitlyn Wilkes
The most recent Georgetown-based filings with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation are related to new mixed-use retail developments, sidewalk improvements and installations and a new therapy office.
Friday, July 19, 2024
Georgetown receives state funds for waste management event
Kaitlyn Wilkes
An $8,000 award was given to Georgetown through the Capital Area Council of Governments Solid Waste Grant for the city’s community collection event in September.
Monday, July 15, 2024
Engineer Paul Hahn, right, speaks to residents about the details of business access and lane closures during a Meet the Contractor event on June 27. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)
Contractors detail future bridge work and traffic impacts
Kaitlyn Wilkes
Construction on the two Austin Avenue vehicular bridges over the San Gabriel River will start this summer, and residents can expect lane closures and traffic detours as the bridge undergoes a bond-approved rehabilitation. Construction is expected to end in fall 2025.
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
New Georgetown YMCA property brought into city
Kaitlyn Wilkes
The future home of Georgetown’s YMCA has been brought into the city limits and zoned to general commercial, paving the way for the bond-supported facility and gym on the city’s northwest edge.
Monday, July 1, 2024
Austin Avenue corridor projects inch closer
Kaitlyn Wilkes
City council could vote on recommended construction projects associated with Austin Avenue through Georgetown in May.
Friday, May 3, 2024
Construction projects set to finish in 2024 in new report
Nalani Nuylan
Williamson County Commissioners Court heard their monthly construction update April 16. All projects are part of the county’s road bond program.
Robert Daigh, senior director of infrastructure, presented the updates on the road construction projects throughout the county by precinct.
Friday, April 19, 2024
Scott Stribling and Mayor Josh Schroeder speak to those in attendance about the impact of the new project on Sixth Street in the changing downtown area of Georgetown. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)
New three-story building headed downtown
Kaitlyn Wilkes
A groundbreaking ceremony for a three-story mixed-use building on the corner of Sixth Street and Austin Avenue occurred Thursday, February 22.
Monday, March 4, 2024