CEDAR PARK, Texas — On Wednesday morning, Williamson County and the city of Cedar Park officially opened the New Hope Drive extension.
It's an alternative for RM 1431 and connects Ronald Reagan Boulevard to Sam Bass Road.
The project has been in the works since 2002, coming at a cost of nearly $30 million. It was funded by a bond that Cedar Park voters approved in 2022.
“The completion of the New Hope Drive extension project underscores the city’s commitment to improve regional mobility, enhance safety and relieve traffic congestion,” said Mayor Jim Penniman-Morin. “Projects like this do not happen without collaboration, and the city expresses appreciation to Williamson County for our strong partnership. This project ensures safer thoroughfares for motorists and supports future growth and economic development opportunities.”
The extension is about 2 miles long, has raised medians, street lighting and bike lanes.
The RM 1431 corridor in Cedar Park has become increasingly congested, with nearly 50,000 vehicles per day east of Parmer Lane. The project aims to alleviate some of that congestion and provide access opportunities to large undeveloped areas of Cedar Park to support future development.
The extension also includes a 16-inch water main long its length to provide water service to undeveloped areas.