RM967 Deceleration Lanes
Project Status
Based on traffic data and engineering, two RM967 intersections warranted Eastbound deceleration lanes:
Garlic Creek Drive/Remuda Trail
Garlic Creek Drive/Grove Lane
Deceleration lanes provide the opportunity to slow down to allow for safe merging speeds and to help alleviate traffic congestion. During the preliminary and final design phases, the City of Buda will coordinate and engage with potentially impacted residents, businesses, and property owners to participate in the planning process.
Contracted Firm: WSB
Current Status:
Analysis of traffic, turning movements, and future growth is complete. WSB presented the proposed deceleration lanes to the Buda Bonds Oversight Committee on Nov. 20, 2023, and Jan. 22, 2024. Eastbound right-turn deceleration lanes are recommended at both intersections with Garlic Creek Drive: Garlic Creek Drive/Remuda Trail and Garlic Creek Drive/Grove Lane. A public and neighborhood meeting was held on Dec. 4, 2023, at the Garlic Creek Amenity Center. View the open house summary here. Stakeholder input has and will shape and guide the project as the project moves into final design.
WSB finalized the 30% preliminary design in January 2024. City Council reviewed the revised preliminary design on Feb. 6, 2024, and approved the proposed design. Final design began in late March 2024 and was completed in April 2025.
This project is within current TxDOT right-of-way. The project also requires a permit from TCEQ and relocation of one utility pole. A utility coordination company is working with Pedernales Electric Company to plan to relocate the pole in the existing right-of-way. The construction of these deceleration lanes is on hold until the right-of-way is turned over to the City of Buda, the TCEQ permit is submitted and approved, and the utility pole is relocated.
Bond Amount: $2,570,000
