RM 2243 (Leander Road) Improvements
Virtual Public Meeting
Thursday, May 25 – June 9, 2023

The City of Georgetown, in coordination with the Texas Department of Transportation, is hosting a virtual public meeting to share information on proposed safety and mobility improvements along RM 2243 (Leander Road) from Southwest Bypass to Norwood Drive, as well as pedestrian and bicycle improvements from Southwest Bypass to the I-35 Frontage Road.

This project aims to improve safety and mobility for all travelers, provide safe turning access to and from the adjacent school and neighborhoods, improve pedestrian and bicycle connectivity, and improve access to Southwest Bypass.

Proposed Improvements:

• Widen the road to two lanes in each direction
• Construct raised medians with turn lanes
• Reconstruct the Southwest Bypass intersection
• Install a new signal at RM 2243 and River Ridge Drive
• Provide additional pedestrian and bicyclist paths

Meeting Materials:

• • Notice
  • Notice (Español)
  • Display ad
  • Display ad (Español)
  • Fact sheet
  • Fact sheet (Español)
  • Project schematic
  • Presentation and script
  • Pre-recorded presentation video:

  Accessibility:

  The virtual public meeting will be conducted in English. If you need an interpreter or document translator, one will be provided to you. If you have a disability and need assistance, special arrangements can be made to accommodate most needs. If you need interpretation or translation services or you are a person with a disability who requires accommodation to attend and participate in the virtual public meeting, please contact the project team at 512-887-2095 no later than 4 p.m. CT on May 22, 2023. Please be aware that advance notice is required as some services and accommodations may require time to arrange.

  Memorandum of Understanding:

  The environmental review, consultation, and other actions required by applicable Federal environmental laws for this project are being, or have been, carried out by TxDOT pursuant to 23 U.S.C. 327 and a Memorandum of Understanding dated December 9, 2019, and executed by FHWA and TxDOT.

  Get Involved – How to make a comment:

   Written comments may be submitted by the following methods.

  • Online Sign-in Sheet
  • Online Comment Form
  • Print Comment Form
  • Email:  RM2243Project@gmail.com
  • Mail: Attn: CD&P, P.O. Box 5459, Austin, TX 78763
  • Phone: To record a verbal comment, Call 512-887-2095

  Comments must be received or postmarked by Friday, June 9, 2023,11:59 p.m., to be included in the official record of the public hearing.

  View the TxDOT webpage: txdot.gov/projects/hearings-meetings/austin/rm2243-052523.html

  Contact Us:
  Email RM2243Project@gmail.com or phone 512-887-2095