Kenney Fort Boulevard extension between Forest Creek Drive and SH45 opens to public

Published on December 6, 2024 under RRnews

The Kenney Fort Boulevard Segments 2 and 3 project in Round Rock has reached substantial completion and opened to the public on Friday, Dec. 6.

The new roadway extends Kenney Fort Boulevard southward from Forest Creek Drive to State Highway 45, creating a six-lane divided roadway with installation of a traffic signal at the Gattis School Drive intersection. The project also included installation of a new pipeline to expand the City’s water reuse program to serve new and existing developments in the area, and integration of continuous sidewalk and a shared use paths to connect neighborhoods along the route to the existing Brushy Creek Trail System and Old Settlers Park.

The project faced delays due to material and labor shortages during the pandemic, followed by contractor performance issues.

“The journey to completing this extension wasn’t without its challenges, and our staff worked closely with the contractors, staying engaged and persistent to ensure the project was completed successfully without further delay,” said Round Rock Mayor Craig Morgan. “We’re excited to deliver a new roadway that is going to provide significant relief for our residents, especially as we embark on other major projects to improve connectivity and capacity in our community.”

The completion of Segments 2 and 3 are a major step in the full realization of Kenney Fort Boulevard, which aims to offer an alternative to Interstate 35 that connects Round Rock with Pflugerville and Georgetown. Below is a timeline of all segments of this road, which have been in the City’s Transportation Master Plan since 1999.

Kenney Fort Boulevard Construction History

Segment 1

Completed: 2013
Details: This initial phase connected Joe DiMaggio Boulevard (just north of US 79) to Forest Creek Drive. It marked the start of enhanced northern connectivity, setting the foundation for the roadway’s continued development.

Segments 2 & 3

Completed: December 2024
Details: Extended roadway south from Forest Creek Drive to State Highway 45.

Segment 4A

Completed: 2014
Details: Constructed a half-section of the six-lane roadway from Old Settlers Boulevard to approximately a quarter-mile south; provided key access to the Multipurpose Sports Complex at Old Settlers Park.

Segment 4B

Completed: 2021
Details: Extended roadway southward from the southern end of Segment 4A to near Pecan Branch. This project was completed in collaboration with Meritage Homes.

Segment 4C

Completed: Summer 2024
Details: Extended six-lane divided roadway from Joe DiMaggio Boulevard to Old Settlers Boulevard.

Segments 5 & 6

Status: In design through 2025; construction anticipated in 2026
Details: Will extend Kenney Fort Boulevard from Old Settlers Boulevard to University Boulevard. Still in design, public input, and right-of-way acquisition stages.

More projects on the way

Traffic management remains a top concern for Round Rock residents, and in response, the City has adopted a multifaceted solution to expand road networks and develop new connections through its Driving Progress program, while also exploring new transit options to ease congestion.

Below is a list of the City of Round Rock’s major upcoming road projects. The City of Round Rock is currently in the construction phase on the Wyoming Springs Boulevard extension and Gattis School Road Segment 3 projects, with the remaining expected to break ground in early 2025:

For more information on the City of Round Rock’s transportation projects, visit www.roundrocktexas.gov/transportation.

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