Round Rock City Council approved a contract at its March 10 meeting that will enhance the South Mays Street corridor from Logan Street to Hesters Crossing Road.

The $2.5 million contract with G. Hyatt Construction includes a variety of improvements that will not only improve the appearance of the corridor but will also provide an additional gateway into Downtown Round Rock.

Improvements include:

• Decorative screening walls
• Landscape beds and new shade and ornamental trees
• Screening of utilities and dumpsters
• Replacement and repair of dilapidated fencing
• New gateway signage
• Low stone walls and limestone columns

Construction is slated to begin in April and will be completed by the end of 2022.