Round Rock drivers on the west side have a new way to get around without fighting I-35 traffic. The Wyoming Springs Drive extension opened to the public on Thursday, giving commuters a four-lane divided roadway that connects Creek Bend Boulevard to East Old Settlers Boulevard, complete with a new crossing over Brushy Creek.
City and county officials marked the milestone with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday, according to Community Impact Newspaper. The new stretch gives Round Rock’s west side a north-south alternative to I-35, easing some of the pressure on a corridor that regularly backs up during peak commuting hours.
Williamson County Precinct 3 Commissioner Valerie Covey said the road does more than just add pavement. She said it adds a creek crossing and helps spread out traffic, while also connecting to the regional trail system, per the same outlet’s report…