Nature Heights Drive Extension Project groundbreaking soon
Nature Heights Drive will soon be extended to create a direct connection between U.S. 281 and Mormon Mill Road in Marble Falls. Staff photo by Dakota Morrissiey
Marble Falls recently announced that the Nature Heights Drive Extension Project, featuring approximately 3,600 feet of new roadway connecting U.S. 281 and Mormon Mill Road, could begin construction as soon as Feb. 2. Officials anticipate construction to be completed by the end of 2026.
The project was set into motion after years of discussion and planning came to a head at a Dec. 2, 2025 Marble Falls City Council meeting, when a $5 million bid for the project’s construction from Packsaddle Management was approved.
The plan includes a roundabout juncture at the intersection of Mormon Mill Road and Park Ridge Road. Stronger pavement, sidewalks, drainage, and utility extensions should allow for long-term improvements to daily travel for residents and are also part of the planned construction.
The city also assured community members that the existing tree in the median of Nature Heights Drive would be left undisturbed and will be preserved as part of the project. The iconic tree had become a point of contention in a previous Nature Heights project in which the community rallied to ensure it was protected against a low-water crossing upgrade.
Check out the city of Marble Falls website or social media pages for updates on the project.