Round Rock applies for $55 million in federal funding for road improvements

The city of Round Rock is seeking 55 million dollars in federal grant funding from the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization to help pay for four planned roadway projects. City staff said the combined cost of the projects is estimated at about 93 million dollars.

City Council approved four measures authorizing the grant applications during its Jan. 8 meeting. If awarded, the funding would cover roughly half of the total project costs.

The grant applications focus on work along three key corridors: Deep Wood Drive, North Mays Street, and Kenney Fort Boulevard.

This project would extend Deep Wood Drive to connect Round Rock Avenue with Sam Bass Road. The total funding plan includes 9.6 million dollars in grant funds, along with 3.2 million dollars each from the city of Round Rock and Williamson County. Construction is scheduled to begin in late 2027.

The North Mays Street project would widen the roadway to five lanes in two separate segments. The first runs from Paloma Drive to Steam Way, and the second from Oakmont Drive to the intersection of Mays Street and University Boulevard. The funding plan includes 9.2 million dollars in grant funding and 6.1 million dollars from the city.

Segment 5 would extend Kenney Fort Boulevard from Old Settlers Boulevard to County Road 112. The cost breakdown includes 21.2 million dollars in grant funds, 9.6 million dollars from the city, and 4.5 million dollars from Williamson County. The project is currently in the design phase.

Segment 6 would continue the roadway from County Road 112 to University Boulevard. Proposed funding includes 15.8 million dollars in grant funds, 6 million dollars from the city, and 4.5 million dollars from Williamson County. This segment is also still in design.

City leaders say securing federal funding would help advance long planned road improvements while reducing the financial burden on local taxpayers as Round Rock continues to grow.