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.
IMPROVEMENTS
Widen and extend the existing roadway to include:
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Two lanes in each direction separated by a median
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Shoulders on both sides of the roadway
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A shared use path on the south side of the roadway
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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.