This Week’s Top 3 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 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 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.

• Burleson St.: 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. Contractor currently has the following portions closed: Miller to Center (in front of Old Kyle City Hall/Krug Activity Center), and then 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.

Our best estimate right now is the section of road in front of Old City Hall should reopen in April, but weather and other issues could impact that target. The section between Center and Lockhart could reopen a few weeks after that. Note: as work moves north toward Marketplace, the contractor will set new detours. We will work to keep the public and each of you updated.

• Lehman Rd.: New Closure April 1: Currently, the closure runs from FM 150 to Masonwood Dr. The contractor will place road signs notifying drivers/residents of the change beginning March 25. The city will also use various outreach methods to inform the public of the change. Our contractor believes they 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. 

• Marketplace Extension: This road is nearing completion. The road is still barricaded and not ready for drivers – for your safety, do not go around barricades. This is the new road from the circle at Marketplace and Burleson St. east to the I-35 Frontage Rd. It is part of the 2013 road bond approved by Kyle voters. Barricades are still up; contractor needs to complete several items including the installation of lighting at the frontage road. We estimate at least another few weeks. 

Please note that the Lehman and Burleson projects involve a complete overhaul; utilities are being moved and crews are doing major reconstruction of the roadways.

The City of Kyle has asked motorists to be patient throughout the duration of the project.

For more information on Kyle’s road bond projects, visit the city’s website.