Horseshoe Bay approves next phase of roundabout plan
One of the proposed roundabout areas is at the intersection of Horseshoe Bay Boulevard and FM 2147. Staff photo by Maci Cottingham.
Two new roundabouts are in the works for intersections on FM 2147 in Horseshoe Bay. The projects aim to improve traffic flow and reduce crash risks on the busy thoroughfare.
The projects target intersections at Bay West Boulevard and Horseshoe Bay Boulevard. A February agreement confirmed support from the Texas Department of Transportation for the roundabout concept.
The roundabouts are not yet set in stone. Planning, which includes environmental review, public input, and utility layouts, is expected to continue through fiscal year 2027.
The design phase is estimated to cost about $422,000, while total project costs could reach roughly $6 million. A recent grant application was unsuccessful because the intersections lack a significant crash history, making the project less competitive for funding.
At a Tuesday, March 17 meeting, City Council authorized moving the effort forward after reviewing preliminary plans presented by Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc..
“We want to pick an intersection that is going to improve safety and reduce future crashes too,” Manny Guzman, a civil engineer on the project, said.
Guzman also noted that roundabouts can reduce fatal and injury crashes by up to 90 percent and continue operating during power outages, unlike intersections with traffic lights.