Major improvements set for Texas 29 east of Burnet
This part of Texas 29, just outside of Burnet, is roughly where road work will begin. The project encompasses about 5 miles of the highway stretching east, away from town. Staff photo by Dakota Morrissiey
Work should begin soon on major improvements to a roughly 5-mile stretch of Texas 29 just east of Burnet. No exact dates are in place, but the project should start in November.
The project includes the addition of a 12-foot center turn lane and 5-foot shoulders to Texas 29 between Algerita Hill and Lehne roads.
“The project will widen the roadway … to improve safety, traffic flow, and accessibility,” wrote Burnet City Manager David Vaughn in a recent media release.
This is a Texas Department of Transportation project with an estimated $9.4 million price tag and part of the department’s Highway Safety Improvement Program.
According to the Texas Department of Transportation Project Tracker, the project has been in the works since 2023. The current estimated completion date is Jan. 14, 2028.