June 20, 2025 (Williamson County, Texas) – Williamson County and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) celebrated the opening of East WilCo Highway Segment 3 with a ribbon cutting event on Friday, June 20.
The project, which began construction in the fall of 2022, transformed the existing undivided two-lane FM 3349 and CR 101 roadways into a four-lane divided roadway with bridges over US 79 and the Union Pacific Railroad. The East WilCo Highway Segment 3 project also included the construction of a new interchange between US 79 and FM 3349/CR 101.
“The East WilCo Highway Segment 3 project is the largest road project in Williamson County history,” said Commissioner Pct .4 Russ Boles. “The Commissioners Court and voters have made a huge investment in east Williamson County, and I greatly appreciate this investment. This expanded roadway will ensure our constituents make it home in a reasonable time to enjoy their quality family time, not stuck in traffic.”
East WilCo Highway Segment 3 provides a safer, more efficient railroad crossing and gives motorists an opportunity to bypass US 79 in Hutto. The roadway also facilitates improved mobility for emergency services vehicles and school buses, while creating improved connections to industrial and commercial sites.
“Williamson County continues to lead the way in growth and development in Texas,” said U.S. Rep. Pete Sessions. “The completion of Segment 3 of the East WilCo Highway is a testament to strong local leadership and smart infrastructure. I’m proud to celebrate this milestone and the positive impact it will have by creating further opportunity in our communities.”
HDR and BGE served as design engineers for the project. James Construction was the construction contractor. The project was jointly funded by Williamson County, through the Williamson County voter-approved 2019 Road Bond, and TxDOT. TxDOT contributed $95 million toward construction.
“With the tremendous growth and development in Williamson County, a safe and reliable transportation system has never been more important,” said TxDOT Executive Director Marc Williams. “As part of our commitment to connect you with Texas, we’re making major roadway improvements to address safety and mobility in this area where the Samsung plant in Taylor is under construction.”
East WilCo Highway Segment 3 is a part of the construction and development of a controlled-access roadway intended to improve north/south travel in eastern Williamson County, connecting south SH 130 at CR 138 to US 79 and continues to I-35 north of Jarrell. East WilCo Highway Segment 3 will officially open to traffic on Saturday, June 21.
Pictured from left to right: Hilda Montgomery, Round Rock City Council, Place 6; Matthew Lindemann, Williamson County Sheriff; Bruce Waggoner, mayor of Granger; Paul Leal, Williamson County constable, Precinct 4; Mike Snyder, mayor of Hutto; Dwayne Ariola, mayor of Taylor; Shelli Cobb, Taylor City Council member; Terry Cook, Williamson County commissioner, Precinct 1; U.S. Rep. Pete Sessions, 17th District; Russ Boles, Williamson County commissioner, Precinct 4; Steve Snell, Williamson County judge; Caroline Harris Davila, state representative; Marc Williams, executive director of TxDOT; Cynthia Long, Williamson County commissioner, Precinct 2; Peter Gordon, Hutto mayor pro tem; Evan Porterfield, Hutto City Council member; Jim Morris, Hutto City Council member; Aaron King, Hutto City Council member; and Brian Thompson, Hutto City Council member.
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