Several major roadway projects across Leander and Liberty Hill are actively reshaping commuter routes, with ongoing construction along key corridors including Ronald Reagan Boulevard, San Gabriel Parkway and RM 2243.

Ronald Reagan Boulevard lane widening
Project: Widening approximately seven miles from FM 3405 to Hwy. 29, including separated northbound and southbound roadways.
Update: Construction is underway.

• Timeline: August 2024-summer 2027

• Cost: $52.4 million

San Gabriel Parkway extension
Project: Extending San Gabriel Parkway eastward from Isaias Drive to Ronald West Reagan Boulevard. between Palmera Ridge and Palmera Bluff subdivisions as an arterial roadway.
Update: Construction is ongoing; a traffic signal at San Gabriel Parkway and Ronald Reagan Blvd is expected to be operational by early 2026.

• Timeline: January 2025-February 2027

• Cost: $7 million

For many, home is where the heart is. Here are six houses in the northwest Austin metro area that echo the culture and history of their locations.

Woodbine Mansion
Through its century-long history, the Woodbine Mansion has been owned by three families. The three-story home features 17 chandeliers, seven antique mirrors and a gazebo, among other unique features. Swedish immigrants Andrew J. and Hedwig Nelson originally commissioned architects to build a Victorian-style mansion, which was completed in 1900. The home underwent a remodeling in 1931 guided by a vision of classical, Greek Revival style. By 1960, the Crier-Goodrich family owned the property and named it "Woodbine." Later, Robert and Olga Levin purchased the mansion in 2018 and restored it to its 1931 conditions.

• Available to rent
• 405 E. Main St., Round Rock

• Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
• 1000 Loop 332, Liberty Hill

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Upcoming projects
Roundabout at Sam Bass Road, Hairy Man Road Intersection
Project: A roundabout will be added to the intersection of Sam Bass and Hairy Man Roads in Round Rock to improve traffic flow and safety.
Update: Project design is 60% complete, per Round Rock city officials.

• Timeline: TBD
• Cost: TBD
• Funding source: TBD

• Timeline: total project completion expected in 2026
• Cost: $500,000 for design
• Funding source: Hutto Economic Development Corporation funding

• Timeline: summer 2024-spring 2026
• Cost: $6.9 million
• Funding source: Austin 2016 Mobility Bond

The average market value of homes in Williamson County declined about 3.8% in the last year, according to the Williamson Central Appraisal District. This slight decrease in value reflects continued market stabilization, Deputy Chief Appraiser Chris Connelly said.

By the numbers: Across Williamson County as a whole, the average market value for a home dropped from $473,876 in 2025 to $455,812 in 2026, as of Jan. 1. The market value is the amount a property would sell for in the current housing market.

Homes in the city of Hutto saw the largest decrease, falling 6.08% to an average of $338,519. The city of Leander saw the smallest decline in home values, dropping 2.85% to an average of $465,503.

Something to note: Despite the decrease in average market value for individual homes, Williamson County as a whole saw an increase in its total market value, rising 2.28%. This is because the county’s total market value includes residential, commercial, multifamily and land properties, as well as their improvements, Connelly said.