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Construction projects set to finish in 2024 in new report

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.
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)

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

A groundbreaking ceremony for a three-story mixed-use building on the corner of Sixth Street and Austin Avenue occurred Thursday, February 22.
This building was the former home of the Georgetown HEB before it moved to its current and bigger location. It will now be a Flor & Decor. (Photo by Nicolas Cicale)

This building was the former home of the Georgetown HEB before it moved to its current and bigger location. It will now be a Flor & Decor. (Photo by Nicolas Cicale)

Former H-E-B to turn into Floor & Decor

According to a permit from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, the former H-E-B located at 1101 South Interstate-35 Frontage Road in Georgetown will turn into a Floor & Decor.  The project will cost an estimated $7,200,000, with construction starting May 1 and finishing in November.
Williamson County Commissioner Cynthia Long, along with Liberty Hill City Council members, LJA representatives and Chasco contractors, break ground on the Liberty Hill Bypass. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Williamson County Commissioner Cynthia Long, along with Liberty Hill City Council members, LJA representatives and Chasco contractors, break ground on the Liberty Hill Bypass. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Liberty Hill Bypass begins construction

Williamson County and the City of Liberty Hill gathered Friday, January 26, for the launch of the Liberty Hill Bypass project.
The first concept would cost about $14 million and features no vertical height structures and an overlook over the river. (Renderings courtesy Rosales + Partners, Inc.)

The first concept would cost about $14 million and features no vertical height structures and an overlook over the river. (Renderings courtesy Rosales + Partners, Inc.)

Austin Avenue pedestrian bridge project faces financial constraints

As the City of Georgetown continues evaluating three proposed designs for a pedestrian bridge that would run parallel to the Austin Avenue bridge over the San Gabriel River, the city has learned a grant application to cover some of the project’s costs was rejected by the Texas Department of...

Focus falls on making crossings better in every way

Potential improvements on intersections throughout Georgetown and updates on their current status were presented to city council members during their Tuesday afternoon workshop to determine which projects should be given priority.
Map shows Lake Creek Trail and mock-ups for potential projects. Illustrations courtesy of The City of Round Roc.k

Map shows Lake Creek Trail and mock-ups for potential projects. Illustrations courtesy of The City of Round Roc.k

Round Rock approves construction projects

Round Rock City Council Members approved multiple construction projects related to parks during its July 27 meeting. Lake Creek Trail construction will begin later this year.