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Pflugerville work session highlights transportation projects, SH‑45 ramp, FM‑685 and downtown mobility planning
Summary
Staff and council discussed transportation priorities in the draft FY26–30 CIP including intersection studies along Olympic Drive, FM‑685 acceleration/deceleration lanes, a planned roundabout evaluation for downtown East, county partner projects and an outstanding State Highway 45 ramp design proposal; no funding decisions were made.
City staff presented a suite of transportation projects included in the fiscal‑year 2026 focus of Pflugerville's draft five‑year CIP and answered council questions about timelines and partnerships. Staff said the transportation program includes roughly 45 projects spanning roadways, traffic signals, intersections, mobility technology and downtown circulation planning.
Key items discussed: staff proposed signal warrant analyses and potential traffic controls along Olympic Drive; an FM‑685 (Copper Mine area) project to add acceleration and deceleration lanes to improve turning movements; partner projects with Williamson County ("Wilco") on County Road 138 near Derby Day; and downtown mobility improvements that include a roundabout feasibility study at the railroad/Main Street and a feasibility review at a northern driveway in the Downtown East development. Staff said several corridor and intersection projects will advance through design ahead of construction when funding and right‑of‑way allow.
Council members raised the State Highway 45 ramp realignment as a high priority. Staff said an engineering proposal to design the ramp reversal/realignment was prepared about 18 months ago but the design and final agreement with TxDOT are not yet finalized. One council member said, "I want it shovel ready," expressing concern that the city should be prepared to advance construction if and when partner approvals and revenue sources align.
Staff said some projects are primarily developer‑funded or county collaborations; examples cited included the FM‑685 improvements and the County Road 138 project. Staff also described technology upgrades to traffic signal systems (software and optimization systems such as SimTrax) that are intended to improve traffic flow citywide.
No votes or formal actions were taken at the work session; council members asked staff to follow up with project‑by‑project status, funding plans and any outstanding coordination needs with TxDOT and Williamson County.
