Little Elm Trail Extension Project Unveiled In Cedar Park

CEDAR PARK, TX — Cedar Park joined Williamson County officials in dedicating the Little Elm Trail Extension Project on Thursday.

The project is part of an interlocal agreement with the county, providing drives an optional east-west route. The aim of the project is to relieve congestion on Cypress Creek Road, city officials said.

“This project has been at least twenty years in the making,” Mayor Matt Powell said in a prepared statement. “It opens up greater connectivity and greater commercial possibilities.”

Added Williamson County Commissioner Cynthia Lon: “Overall, residents are really excited to have this as a reliever to Cypress Creek Road.”

The length of the extension is about 1.2 miles and includes turn lanes along southbound US 183 and Lakeline Boulevard. It also includes asphalt mill and overlay of existing pavement on Little Elm Trail and Lakeline Boulevard, officials said.

Officials proudly noted the project was completed ahead of time and under budget, with initial contract completion date originally slated for March 25. Instead, the road opened on Jan. 12 ahead of Thursday's ribbon-cutting. Project expenses are estimated at about $6 million – about $1.5 million under the budgeted $7.5 million, officials said.

A mix of funds made the project possible, including:

• $3.53 million from Williamson County;
• $550,000 from the 4B Community Development Corporation;
• $408,000 from the City’s Utility Fund;
• $3.53 million in voter-authorized General Obligation Bond funds.

The engineer was CP&Y, contractor was Patin Construction, and project representation and inspection were provided by Dial Development Services, according to city officials.

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