Main Street East Extension

 
 
 
 

Interim Solution schematic

 

project status

 
 
 
 

This project will improve the existing Main Street "Gateway Corridor" from IH 35 east to Firecracker Drive.  The project includes: 

  • Widening the existing roadway, which is one lane in each direction with a center turn lane, to two lanes in each direction with a median and left turn lanes.

  • Pedestrian elements: shared use path on both sides of roadway. 

  • Improving drainage along the roadway.

The East Main Street Expansion project has been incorporated into the Buda Bonds Prop A Transportation Projects, following its approval by the Buda City Council on March 7, 2023.

Contracted Firm: WSB

Current Status:

  • WSB completed the 95% final design of the Main Street East Project between IH-35 and Firecracker Drive. The Buda Bond Oversight Committee reviewed the schematic design on Nov. 20, 2023 and Feb. 26, 2024.

  • The City met with property owners adjacent to Main Street along the City’s project in mid-January 2024 to view and discuss the proposed design. A public meeting was held on Jan. 31, 2024 at the City of Buda City Hall. A virtual open house was also conducted for the public’s viewing and comment after the in-person public meeting. Stakeholder input shaped and guided the project as it was designed. City Council reviewed and approved the preliminary design on Mar. 19, 2024. The final design phase began in June 2024 and was designed to the 95% level in April 2025. The project is not yet funded for construction and is shelved or on hold at the 95% design level until funding is identified.

  • Main Street Interim Solution Updates

    • WSB designed an interim solution to the Main Street improvements to alleviate congestion and traffic back-ups at IH-35 at Main Street. City Council reviewed and approved the preliminary design of the interim solution on Nov. 28, 2023 and reviewed the final project on July 16, 2024. The interim solution advertised for bids on October 17, 2024.

    • City Council awarded the bid for the Interim Solution to Jerdon Enterprise, L.P. during the November 6, 2024 regular City Council meeting in the amount of $585,129.50.

    • Construction began in December 2024 and was completed in April 2025.

    • The completed interim solution project widened Main Street and added a dedicated right-turn lane from westbound Main Street onto the northbound IH35 frontage road. The improvements were built within the existing right-of-way.

Bond Amount: $1,019,509