Georgetown staff outline 2021 road-bond project updates, cite utility conflicts and rising material costs

City staff delivered an update on projects funded through Georgetown’s 2021 road bond at the city council workshop, outlining schedules, funding sources and causes of delays for multiple corridor and bridge projects.

Lou (city staff) opened the presentation as the city’s 2021 road bond update and reviewed project scopes and recommended next steps. Staff emphasized that actual bid prices for Rock Ride and Shell Road will inform decisions about returning to council, and that grant decisions expected in June will affect funding plans.

The presentation covered individual projects in varying stages of design and right-of-way acquisition. For Williams Drive, staff described a phased approach focused on access management where driveway density and crash history are concentrated. Proposed improvements for the first phase (Serenata to I-35) include a 10-foot shared-use path on the north side, ADA ramp upgrades, illumination paid in part with highway safety lighting funds, raised medians and access controls. Lou said the corridor’s access-management work and lighting were estimated at about $3.78 million, excluding easements and right-of-way…