Main Street East Extension

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 preliminary design of the Main Street East Project between IH-35 and Firecracker Drive. The design team is working with Kimley-Horn (Professional Design Consultant for Sunfield) to coordinate and line-up the proposed improvements to Main Street east of 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 has and will shape and guide the project as the project moves through design. City Council reviewed and approved the preliminary design on Mar. 19, 2024. The final design phase began in June 2024. The design is currently at the 60% design level and progressing to 90% complete.

• 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.

• Main Street Interim Solution Updates

• Construction began in December 2024 and is anticipated to end in May 2025.

• On Thursday, Feb. 27, crews moved on to Phase II of construction and the following changes were made:

• The merge lane on the east side of Main Street is open. The concrete barriers were shifted to the north side of the street to protect workers while they continue work on the north side of Main Street.

• The eastbound middle lane under the IH35 overpass is no longer left-turn only. Drivers can turn left or continue through, straight to the east side of Main Street.

• Pit Stop Trace was re-opened to through traffic.

• The driveway from 15359 IH35 (McDonald’s and the Chevron gas station) is no longer a left-turn exit. Drivers must turn right onto Main Street or use an alternate exit. This driveway is also being channelized, or narrowed, for work to be conducted. Drivers should proceed with caution while crews are on site.

• The driveway from 2020 Main Street (Grease Monkey Auto) is closed to thru traffic. Patrons of the business can still access the driveway and business, but drivers will not be able to use the driveway as a through path. Patrons of the business should exercise caution while entering and exiting the parking lot while crews are on site.

• The driveway from 2090 Main Street (Dutch Bros Coffee) is being channelized, or narrowed, for work to be conducted. Drivers should proceed with caution while crews are on site.

Bond Amount: $1,019,509