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RM 2243 (Hero Way)
Location From US 183A to Southwest Bypass
Description The proposed project is a controlled-access roadway, which includes two mainlanes in each direction separated by a concrete barrier, with direct connections to 183A, Ronald Reagan Boulevard and Southwest Bypass. The roadway will also include two three-lane frontage roads with access ramps on either side of the mainlanes. The first phase of construction is anticipated to include a single frontage road, which would serve two-way traffic until the other frontage road is built in a future phase. Limits of the first phase of construction will be dependent on funding.

The RM 2243 project would alleviate congestion, provide safety improvements, and help plan for the future of the region. Mobility and safety improvements for this project include adding lanes to increase capacity, realigning and straightening curves along the roadway, and improving accommodations for pedestrians and cyclists. This project is a part of the County’s Long-Range Transportation Plan and is being funded through the voter-approved 2019 Road Bond.
 
Status

 
The County has contracted BGE, Inc. to work on the RM 2243 project. Study and preliminary design are underway and are expected to be complete in spring 2023. Phase one of construction is expected to begin in early 2024. 
Contact Email roads@wilco.org or phone 512-943-1195.
 
Public Hearing

RM 2243 Project from 183A to Southwest Bypass
Virtual Public Hearing with In-Person Option
9 a.m. Tuesday, April 25, 202

Public comment deadline: All comments must be received on or before May 10, 2023, to be included in the official record of the public hearing.
Virtual details: A pre-recorded video presentation will be accessible on this web page beginning at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, and will remain online through Wednesday, May 10, 2023.

In-person details: The in-person option will be held on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Parkside Elementary School, 301 Garner Park Drive, Georgetown, TX 78628.

Purpose: The purpose of the virtual hearing is to receive public comment on the proposed improvements to RM 2243 in Williamson County. The virtual hearing will consist of a pre-recorded video presentation and will include both audio and visual components. The presentation will be available online at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, April 25, 2023.\

Williamson County and TxDOT are also providing an in-person option for individuals who would like to participate in person instead of online. IN-person attendees will be able to view the same presentation delivered in the online public hearing, which will be playing on a screen, review hard copies of project materials, ask questions of County and TxDOT staff and/or consultants and leave written comments.

Accessibility: The virtual public hearing and the in-person option will be conducted in English. If you need an interpreter or document translator because English is not your primary language or you have difficulty communicating effectively in Englis, one will be provided to you. If you have a disabiliity and need assistance, special arrangements can be made to accommodate most needs. If youneed interpretation or translation services or you are a person wit a disability who requires an accommodation to attend and participate in the virtual public hearing or in-person option, please contact the Williamson County Public Affairs Office at 512-943-1195 no later tan 4 p.m. CT, Monday, April 17, 2023. Please be aware that advance notice is required as some services and accommodations may require time for the County and TxDOT to arrange.

Hearing Materials:

How to make a comment: Written comments may be submitted by the following methods:

  • Email: roads@wilco.org
  • Mail: WilliamsonCounty Public Affairs Office, 710 S. Main Street, Suite 101, Georgetown, TX 78626
  • Phone: To record a verbal comment, call 512-400-4162, extension 2

Comments must be received or postmarked by Wednesday, May 10, 2023, to be included in the official record of the public hearing.

Memorandum of Understanding: The environmental review, consultation, and other actions required by applicable Federal environmental laws for this project are being, or have been, carried out by TxDOT pursuant to 23 U.S.C. 327 and a Memorandum of Understanding dated December 9, 2019, and executed by FHWA and TxDOT.

Contact: Email roads@wilco.org or phone 512-400-4162, extension 1

 
Project Documents
 TitleModified DateSize 
Comment Card5/25/2021228.40 KBDownload
Fact Sheet11/10/2022760.05 KBDownload
Final RM 2243 Virtual Public Meeting Documentation10/28/2021UnknownDownload
Frequently Asked Questions11/10/2022743.86 KBDownload
Presentation Slides and Script5/25/20211.08 MBDownload
Schematic5/25/202121.09 MBDownload
Virtual Public Meeting Notice5/25/2021132.28 KBDownload
 
Public Comments and Accomodations
Public Comment

The public comments period was open from Tuesday, May 25, 2021, at 9 a.m. through Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at 5 p.m. 

Responses to comments received during this time will be available on this webpage once they have been prepared.



Memorandum of Understanding

The environmental review, consultation and other actions required by applicable federal environmental laws for this project are being, or have been, carried-out by TxDOT pursuant to 23 U.S.C. 327 and a Memorandum of Understanding dated December 9, 2019, and executed by FHWA and TxDOT.

Given the unique circumstance of the COVID‐19 pandemic, along with our commitment to protecting public health during this national emergency, Williamson County will be conducting public meetings virtually to avoid in‐person contact. Please visit www.wilco.org/coronavirus for more information on the County’s COVID-19 response.

 
Project Map

Project Map for RM 2338