The City of Round Rock hosted another Open House on June 22nd to share updated schematic plans for the planned extension for Wyoming Springs Dr from Creek Bend Blvd to Sam Bass Rd. This project will extend Wyoming Springs Dr and impact many of our neighbors.
Please review all of the maps and information provided in the link below. City of Round Rock needs to hear from all surrounding areas that will be affected. Please provide comments and feedback prior to July 13th to the Project Manager, Dawn Scheel, at # 512-218-6603 or via email dscheel@roundrocktexas.gov Please feel free to share this information with other surrounding areas that may be impacted.
Some of the feedback and concerns to consider given the proximity to many of our Tonkawa Springs’ homes are requiring a lower speed limit, limited access points, protecting the water quality as well as the long term impact of a road on top of a sensitive water feature on the Edwards Aquifer.
For more information please visit the project website at: https://www.roundrocktexas.gov/transportprojects/wyoming-springs-segment-1-fm-3406-old-settlers-blvd-to-brightwater-blvd-creekbend-blvd/
Additional Information for Consideration:
Sound Abatement, Continuous fence to prevent people on the walkway from entering the adjoining backyards – There is currently NO plan for a sound abatement fence for the adjoining properties from Tonkawa Springs. The residents in Saul’s Ranch and Fern Buff are included in the plan for sound abatement. At current time, City of RR states too many trees would need to be taken down. Tree preservation is a must but it is concerning that City of RR has offered no alternative plans if sound is an issue as well as private property being entered as a result of no fencing from project.
Water quality safety – Has City of RR looked into expanding the bridge over the Dry Fork? It would lessen drilling into the recharge feature where a large portion of the water from Krienke Springs already flows via the cracks in the rock bed beneath the water into the Edwards Aquifer. If there is contamination from the roadway run off then there is a strong probability that the people with private wells and including the Round Rock well will become contaminated. What assurances has City of Round Rock provided for water quality and in how the bridge will be constructed?
Speed Limit on New Extension – The City of Round Rock mentioned 45mph for this extension. Both Fern Bluff and Behrens Ranch residents are requesting a much lower speed limit due to the 80 foot bridge span and the significant 3.85% slope grade. Many residents feel with a bridge and slope of that nature this area should account for the street traffic light, residential areas, and offer a much lower speed limit.
For more information please visit the project website at: https://www.roundrocktexas.gov/transportprojects/wyoming-springs-segment-1-fm-3406-old-settlers-blvd-to-brightwater-blvd-creekbend-blvd/
