The City of Round Rock celebrated the completion of the Wyoming Springs Drive Extension with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday, Oct. 22.

Representatives from Round Rock and Williamson County joined together to mark the completion of the new roadway between Creek Bend Boulevard and Old Settlers Boulevard (FM 3406). Speakers included Mayor Pro Tem Hilda Montgomery, Williamson County Commissioner Valerie Covey and City Public Works Executive Director Michael Thane.

The approximately $29.7 million project creates a new four-lane divided roadway with a center median and an additional crossing over Brushy Creek. The extension also includes shared-use paths that connect to the existing Brushy Creek Regional Trail, expanding opportunities for pedestrians and cyclists to travel through the area.

The extension establishes an important north-south connection in west Round Rock, providing an alternative route for motorists traveling between Creek Bend Boulevard and Old Settlers Boulevard. The new roadway is expected to help relieve congestion on surrounding routes, including Sam Bass Road, Creek Bend Boulevard and Old Settlers Boulevard.

The Wyoming Springs Drive Extension has been included in Round Rock’s Transportation Master Plan since 1999 to address anticipated growth in the area. City Council approved the design contract in August 2019, and construction began in November 2024.

The project was designed with consideration for the surrounding natural environment, particularly the scenic Hairy Man Road corridor and Brushy Creek. Engineers aligned the roadway to avoid tree removal where possible and incorporated retaining walls and tree wells to protect existing root systems. Coordination with federal agencies and community feedback during public meetings in 2020 and 2021 also helped shape the final design.

Funding for the project was a partnership between the City of Round Rock and Williamson County. Funding sources included the City’s Type B half-cent sales tax revenues, certificates of obligation bonds and Williamson County’s Road Bond Program.

The project was designed by Halff Associates and constructed by Capital Excavation Company.