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Williamson County official praises Sandbass safety, leads ribbon-cutting ceremony
Summary
A Williamson County official hailed safety and alignment improvements to Sandbass, citing growth in the Brushy Creek area and the county's long-range transportation plan, then led a ceremonial ribbon cutting.
A Williamson County official on Thursday marked completion of safety and alignment improvements to Sandbass, a key arterial that connects State Highway 1431 to I-35, and invited attendees to a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
The official said rapid residential growth in the Brushy Creek area prompted the project and that the work included straightening the roadway and adding a turn lane to reduce crash risk. "I think it's safer," the official said, and thanked the project team for completing the long-running effort.
Officials acknowledged that some residents question the need and cost of such projects and noted it took years to complete the work amid increasing traffic. The speaker defended the project as part of Williamson County's long-range transportation plan, saying the county identified corridors it expects will be needed as the county builds out and that completing most of those corridors would be a success.
The remarks concluded with an invitation to attendees: "Let's go cut the ribbon," after which the ceremony proceeded.
The event was ceremonial; no formal votes or policy actions were recorded during these remarks.
