Two Voter-Approved Road Bond Projects Underway on East of I-35
KYLE, TEXAS –– The City of Kyle officially broke ground on Thursday, July 17, on two major roadway improvement projects—the extension of Kohlers Crossing to Seton Parkway and the widening of Bebee Road—marking a significant milestone in the city’s 2022 Road Bond Program.
A ceremonial groundbreaking was held at 9:30 a.m. at 246 Republic Drive, near the limits of the project area. City leaders, project partners, and community members gathered to celebrate the beginning of construction on infrastructure improvements that will enhance east-west connectivity, relieve traffic congestion, and support Kyle’s rapid growth.
“These projects are a major step forward in strengthening our city’s transportation network,” said Kyle Director of Transportation and Public Works Mike Trimble. “They represent our continued commitment to building infrastructure that meets the needs of our growing community—today and in the future.”
The Kohlers to Seton Project is a $66.1 million investment in total and will be completed in two segments. The first segment will construct 1.07 miles designed to ease congestion and improve the flow of traffic. The second segment, which will break ground in the fall of 2027, will connect to Kohlers Crossing on the east side of I-35 by constructing a road crossing under I-35 and raising the highway to accommodate this important connection.
The Bebee Road Project is a $66.7 million investment in total and will be completed in two segments as well. The first segment includes the new construction and widening of a 1-mile stretch of 4-lane minor arterial road, extending from the IH 35 northbound frontage road to Sunlight Boulevard. Key features include a two-lane roundabout at the intersection of Bebee and Kohlers, as well as acceleration and deceleration lanes at the intersection of the I-35 frontage road and Bebee, with the aim to enhance traffic flow and safety for all road users. Eventually, this will connect the reconstructed eastern segment of Bebee Road between Sunlight Boulevard to east of Green Pastures Road. The eastern segment construction is set to break ground in the summer of 2027.
These are the second and third projects under the 2022 Kyle Road Bond Program to begin construction. The first project, the extension of Marketplace Avenue, broke ground earlier this year and will be opened to the public after a Ribbon Cutting held on July 31 at 6:30 p.m.
In November of 2022, City of Kyle Voters approved Proposition A, a road bond for 8 transportation projects across Kyle totaling 10.3 total miles of new location, reconstruction, and widening projects to improve the City’s transportation network. These projects will provide additional capacity to support current and future traffic, strengthen connections between the east and west sides of Kyle, and construct key segments of the Vybe trail system.
For additional information about the 2022 Road Bond Program, including project timelines and updates, visit KyleRoadBonds.com.