Hays County and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) are working together to plan for a new alignment of FM 2001 that would eliminate the sharp curve at Windy Hill Road, improving safety and sight distance.
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 FM 2001 from I-35 to SH 21. This project ties into the FM 2001 West Project to the north, which included a new alignment from Sunbright Boulevard to north of Satterwhite Road and was completed and opened to traffic in 2022.
The current phase of the project includes right-of-way (ROW) acquisition for this segment of FM 2001. Utility coordination and construction are not currently funded.
COST: $6.2M
IMPROVEMENTS
Segment A, from north of Satterwhite Road to Hillside Terrace Drive:
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Two lanes in each direction separated by a
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Sidewalks on both sides
Segment B, from Hillside Terrace Drive to south of S Turnersville Road:
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Two lanes in each direction
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A center-turn lane
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Shoulders on both sides
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE
Final Design
ROW Acquisition
Utility Coordination
Construction
Not Funded
Late 2025 - Late 2026
Not Funded
Not Funded
RIGHT OF WAY
Because the roadway will follow a new alignment, this project will require additional ROW to construct improvements. The County is coordinating with property owners for needed ROW.
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.
CURRENT PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT
FM 2001 Improvements Open House
Hays County hosted an in-person open house meeting from 4:30 – 7 p.m. on April 23, 2026, at Studio Estates Event Center (6880 Goforth Rd., Kyle, TX 78640) to share project updates and information with the community as plans advance for the FM 2001 Improvements Project. This project includes safety improvements and realignment between I-35 and SH 21. These improvements will help to increase safety and mobility within the growing region.
The open-house format allowed attendees to learn about the project’s goals, background, updates and next steps of the project. Meeting materials, project information, and comment opportunities were be available online starting Thursday, April 23 at 4:30 pm at hayscoroads.com.
The online comment form is open through Wednesday, May 6, 2026.