TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
The Texas Department of Transportation is asking for the public’s opinion on potential roadway improvements along Highway 21 ,including adding additional lanes as well as accommodations for bicycles and pedestrians. A public meeting will be held on Thursday, Aug. 29 to hear feedback on the project’s plans.
Highway 21 is an important connector road linking San Marcos to Uhland, Niederwald and additional points along Highway 130. According to TxDOT, improvements are needed due to the rapid population growth in the area. Hays County’s population grew more than 70% from 2010 to 2022 and Caldwell County’s population grew more than 25% in the same time frame. TxDOT said that it “has resulted in a need to accommodate projected traffic volumes and improve safety and mobility” along Highway 21.
