Dripping Springs road work starts Monday
Old Fitzhugh Road improvements begin Nov. 16, while TxDOT widens RM 150 and maintains closures on I-35 flyovers.
By Charlotte Dubois ·
Construction on Old Fitzhugh Road in Dripping Springs is scheduled to start Monday, Nov. 16. The project aims to improve traffic flow, pedestrian access, and connectivity along the corridor. The city’s Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Board designated this work as a priority in the spring of 2017.
The Texas Department of Transportation has granted final approval for the Old Fitzhugh Road improvements. This green light allows the city to move forward with beautification efforts and infrastructure upgrades that were previously pending state clearance.
TxDOT is also beginning construction on the RM 150 Improvement Project in November. Crews will widen the road between RM 1826 and Darden Hill Road. The work includes widening road shoulders, adding center and side striping, and reconstructing driveways. These changes will cause temporary disruptions to driveway access for nearby residents and businesses.
Drainage improvements are part of the RM 150 plan. TxDOT stated that the widening and reconstruction efforts are necessary to manage water flow and enhance road safety in the Dripping Springs and Driftwood areas.
The I-35 Capital Express South Project remains an ongoing concern for commuters. TxDOT is adding two high-occupancy-vehicle lanes, a southbound bypass lane, and paths for pedestrians and bicycles. Intermittent nightly closures on the flyovers connecting eastbound and westbound Highway 71 to southbound I-35 will continue through the end of the year.
