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Darden Hill Road (CR 162) Widening and Extension

RM 1826 to RM 12

Commissioner Smith, Precinct 4 
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 COST: $53.8M 

Hays County is advancing improvements to Darden Hill Road to enhance safety, mobility, and connectivity for drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists. This area has experienced significant growth, including new and expanding residential developments, two new schools, and a new church. 

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Planned improvements include widening Darden Hill Road from RM 1826 to east of Sawyer Ranch Road, adding a roundabout at the intersection of Darden Hill and RM 1826, and extending Darden Hill from west of Sawyer Ranch Road to RM 12. The proposed new extension would connect with planned improvements at RM 150 near Woods Loop, creating a more direct and efficient connection between RM 1826 and RM 12. 

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Design, right-of-way (ROW) acquisition, utility coordination, and construction are funded for the widening segment. For the proposed roadway extension, only design is currently funded. 

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IMPROVEMENTS

Widen and extend the existing roadway to include:

  • Two lanes in each direction separated by a median

  • Shoulders on both sides of the roadway 

  • A shared use path on the south side of the roadway 

  • Roundabout at Darden Hill and RM 1826

ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE

Widening Segment:

Design

ROW Acquisition

Utility Coordination

Construction

Roundabout Construction

Extension Design

Late 2025 - Mid 2027

2026 - Mid 2027

2026 - Late 2027

Mid 2027 - Mid 2028

Mid 2027 - Mid 2029

Mid 2026 - Late 2027

RIGHT OF WAY

Additional ROW will be needed to widen and extend the roadway. As design progresses, Hays County will begin coordinating with affected property owners. 

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