This Week’s Top 4 Road Construction Projects In Kyle

Staff Report

Last week Kyle started the long-awaited reconstruction of Lehman Road. Kyle residents should be prepared for detours during the roadwork.

Underground utilities will kickoff this reconstruction project, with an estimated project wrap up the timeline of 24 months and the closed portion of FM 150 to Masonwood to last several months.

However, inclement weather and other issues can affect the anticipated schedule throughout the entire project.

Motorists should be prepared for detours and closures during the construction period. The contractor is required to display signage in advance of traffic changes, lane shifts, detours and closures.

The Hays CISD transportation department has been informed of the detours and is planning bus routes accordingly. Student drivers who use Lehman Rd. from FM 150 should use the detours listed below.

For updates on current road closures and detours due to construction, please click here.

• Burleson St.: Began Construction September 2018 (approximately 24-month project) — This is a planned major reconstruction of the road and part of the 2013 road bond approved by Kyle voters. The work involves moving utilities and adding turn lanes.

The section between Miller to Center (in front of Old Kyle City Hall/Krug Activity Center) is now open! The section between Lockhart and Schlemmer is anticipated to open in late June; weather delays are a possibility.

Some minor disruptions to traffic in the coming weeks may be needed as we still have some pending work (illumination, landscaping). We will use social media to communicate any issue/temporary closures if needed.

Contractor currently has the following portion of Burleson closed: from Center to Tenorio St. (by St. Anthony’s Church). Side streets are passable for local traffic only. Detour signs are posted. Detours go through the Silverado and Spring Branch neighborhoods.

Drainage work has commenced at St. Anthony’s.

This is a planned major reconstruction of the road and part of the 2013 road bond approved by Kyle voters. The work involves moving utilities and adding turn lanes.

**Note: as work moves north toward Marketplace, the contractor will set new detours. We will work to keep everyone updated.**

• Lehman Rd.: Began Construction February 2019 (approximately 24-month project) —

The Lehman Rd. closure now extends from FM 150 to just south of Hiver St.

Our contractor believes they can complete the road reconstruction from FM 150 to just S. of Hiver Street by January 2020*. As the work progresses, the city will provide an update of new closures and section openings. 

*Weather and other issues can impact or delay the start date for new closures, and for any work on the overall project.

Also, the contractor is working in front of the Public Works facility on FM 150. The staff at PAWS has been notified as some of the work and closures may affect their parking lot and access, as well as where volunteers can walk the dogs.  

The contractor continues to work on the City’s utility work between Lake Kyle and Public Works. They are approximately 75 percent complete with the placement of the 48″ casing for the 30″ wastewater line, no work has been completed on the City’s 12″ reclaim water line that is being placed in the same area. The Lake Kyle required excavation is about 90 percent complete, after which road work can commence in the low water area.  

As the work progresses north, different segments of Lehman Rd. will be closed to thru traffic. Signage will be posted in advance. We will update this webpage, and also use social media and our weekly e-News to keep residents up to date on changes and closures.

During this project, the contractor will:

• Bore under FM 150 to install a 30-inch waste water line and a reclaim line that will service our growing community
• Make drainage improvements along the road up to Masonwood
• Completely reconstruct Lehman Road, adding turn lanes and a sidewalk

In terms of drainage improvements, the contractor will raise the profile and install a larger drainage structure at the south low-water crossing (closest to FM 150). This will reduce the number of times the road will need to be closed due to large rain events.  

Detours from westbound FM 150 will be:

1. Take I-35 access road to Philomena (formerly Goforth) to Masonwood, turn left onto Lehman Rd.
2. Take I-35 access road to Bunton Creek Rd. and turn right onto Lehman Rd.

Detours from eastbound FM 150 will be:

1. Cross the Center St. bridge over I-35. Turn left onto the I-35 access road, turn right onto Philomena (formerly Goforth), right on Masonwood, then left on Lehman Rd.
2. Cross the Center St. bridge over I-35. Turn left onto the I-35 access road, turn right on Bunton Creek Rd. then turn right onto Lehman Rd.

**NOTE: The Plum Creek Conservation has a legal interest at the southern low water crossing that requires the City to remove soil out of Lake Kyle to compensate for the soil that will be placed along Lehman Rd. to elevate the road profile. The contractor will need to access the Lake Kyle through the Four Seasons neighborhood to remove the required soil. We are making plans with Cash Construction to minimize the inconvenience to the residents of that community.**

IMPORTANT NOTE: As of May 17, the city and contractor are in agreement that the Pie in the Sky Festival over Labor Day weekend will take place at Lake Kyle as expected. 

Also, the contractor is working in front of the Public Works facility on FM 150. The work involves lowering the stormwater grate, moving to place the water barriers, and excavating. The staff at PAWS has been notified as some of the work and closures may affect their parking lot and access. 

• Microsurfacing Projects: 

The City of Kyle is working with a contractor on several microsurfacing projects around the city. These typically take one-two days and often don’t require complete street closures. However, no cars should be parked on the street during this time. Contractor provides info to affected homeowners in advance (typically a door hanger).

The schedule for May 20-25 is:

May 20

Marketplace Ave from FM 1626 to City Lights Dr.

May 21 

Brian Lane / Brandi Cir. from Brent Blvd. to Bunton Creek Rd.

Thicket Ln.from Whispering Hollow Dr. to the cul-de-sac

May 22

Fairfield Dr. from Whispering Hollow Dr. to Whispering Hollow Dr.

Emerald Fields Ln. from Whispering Hollow Dr. to dead end

May 23

Whispering Hollow Dr. from the cul-de-sac to the cul-de-sac

Sampson from Cromwell to Hartson

May 24

Sampson from Cromwell to Hartson

• Rebel Rd. / RM 150 W.: 

NOTE: TxDOT will be installing stop signs on Rebel Rd. / RM 150 West at Silverado, creating a three-way stop at that intersection. The plans currently show installation the week of June 3. Prior to installation, TxDOT will put out roadside signs warning drivers about the upcoming change. We encourage all who use that section of road to be aware of the stop sign changes.