en.Wedoany.com Reported - Williamson County, Texas, USA, recently received a $5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the East WilCo Highway Southeast Loop Connection project. The total cost of the highway project is $7 million, with the remaining funds provided by the Williamson County road bonds approved by voters in 2023.

This federal grant will be used to construct 1.65 miles of the East WilCo Highway, make safety improvements to FM 1660 and FM 3349, and install new traffic signals. The engineering firm Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is responsible for the highway project design, and the county has not yet selected a construction contractor. The project is expected to begin construction in May 2026 and be completed by the end of the year.

The East WilCo Highway Southeast Loop Connection project is part of the larger East WilCo Highway Segment 2 project, which will build a new road between CR 137 and CR 404, featuring one lane in each direction and a center turn lane. The entire East WilCo Highway project consists of eight segments, ultimately forming a controlled access corridor connecting State Highway 130 in the south to Interstate 35 in the north.

Williamson County Precinct 4 Commissioner Russ Boles stated in a press release: "As our community continues to grow, Williamson County has significant needs in health and safety, and we appreciate our partners Congressman Pete Sessions and HUD Secretary Scott Turner recognizing these needs. For us, it is important not only to secure transportation funding, but to put it to use quickly and effectively. This highway project is an excellent reflection of that commitment."

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