Hays County, in coordination with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), is planning a new alignment of FM 2001 to enhance safety and connectivity in this rapidly growing area.
The County and TxDOT have worked together to identify, design, and construct improvements along several segments of FM 2001. In 2020, TxDOT completed the schematic design and environmental assessment for a new alignment of FM 2001 from I-35 to SH 21. This section of the roadway would ultimately consist of two lanes in each direction, divided by a median, and sidewalks on both sides. These long-term improvements are intended to support future transportation needs and would only be constructed as growth necessitates and funding becomes available.
The current phase of the project focuses on completing design plans to address existing transportation needs by constructing one lane in each direction separated by a median. Coordination with property owners and utility providers is also included in this phase of the project.
Hays County has been awarded approximately $15.2 million in CAMPO funding for the FM 2001 project. The FM 2001 East Interim project has received $12,814,451 for construction of a new alignment to include one travel lane in each direction, a median, shoulders on both sides of the road, and turn lanes at intersections.
CONSTRUCTION COST: $21.5M
2021: $5.8M in CAMPO funding;
2026: $12.8M in CAMPO funding
IMPROVEMENTS
Construct a new alignment of FM 2001 to include:
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One travel lane in each direction separated by a median
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Shoulders on both sides of the road
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Turn lanes at intersections
2020 - Late 2027
2020 - Fall 2026
2020 - Mid 2026
Early 2028 - Mid 2029
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE
Final Design
ROW Acquisition
Utility Relocation
Construction
RIGHT OF WAY
Because the roadway will follow a new alignment, this project will require additional ROW to construct improvements. ROW acquisition is underway.
TxDOT MAINTENANCE WORK
TxDOT will be working to smooth out FM 2001 from Satterwhite Road to SH 21. By this fall, a new riding surface will be installed on the road to improve road conditions for drivers in the area.