Samsung partners with Williamson County to address road improvements, safety around new Taylor site

_{Portion of Samsung Highway that opened to drivers in mid-October 2023.} In the two years since Samsung Austin Semiconductor announced the Taylor project, the road projects happening around the Farm to Market 973 location have also been full steam ahead.  The Southwest Taylor Improvements is part of Williamson County's long-range transportation plan, which is intended to plan for current and future growth in the area. All the projects in the area will improve safety, mobility and quality of life for residents. < As Samsung continues to expand in the region, we have partnered with Williamson County to address the needs of the broader community while ensuring our growth is sustainable. We support the proposed road bond that will help the county provide safe and reliable routes for people who live and work in the area. Click here to learn more about Williamson County's 2023 Bond Election. For drivers who live and work around the Samsung Taylor site, you've already noticed that FM 973 at CR 404 has been widened and now includes turn lanes. The project also includes plans for installing a traffic signal at the intersection when traffic warrants. Here is a current list of the projects that have been completed as well as ones under construction. Samsung Highway

This project will construct a four-lane road to reduce curves on CR 404 and increase safety. The roadway will connect FM 3349 to FM 973. The interim roadway will be completed in segments.

CR 401/US 79 This project was completed this summer. It ties CR 401 into US 79 and expands the existing two-lane CR 401 to a four-lane roadway to provide more vehicle capacity. The project also includes plans for installing a traffic signal at the intersection. The picture above was from spring 2023. East WilCo Highway Once complete, the East WilCo Highway will connect SH 130 to Highway 79 between Hutto and Taylor, bringing relief to traffic on Highway 79 in this fast-growing area of Williamson County. Construction of Segment 1 of the East WilCo Highway began in summer 2021 and was completed this month. This segment is now a new road with one lane in each direction and a center turn lane from CR 138 at Dana Drive to CR 137. The $13.6 million cost for this segment was funded through the voter-approved 2019 Road Bond. Segment 3 of the East WilCo Highway from FM 3349 north to US 70 is currently under construction. This segment includes a bridge over US 79 and the Union Pacific Railroad. The project is estimated to be completed in summer 2025. Segment 2 is the link between these projects and is included in proposed projects for the Nov. 7 bond election. As a reminder, if you're driving through a construction zone, make sure you slow down or move over, it's the law. The law requires drivers to move over a lane or slow to 20 mph below the posted speed limit.