The City of Round Rock is planning significant improvements at the intersection of Sam Bass Road and Hairy Man Road as part of the ongoing efforts outlined in the City’s Transportation Master Plan Update. 

The Transportation Master Plan Update included a specific corridor study of Sam Bass Road. Engineers found that existing constraints would not allow additional lanes in the area due to lack of right-of-way and skewed geometry of the intersection. After a detailed corridor study and public engagement with neighborhood associations and HOAs, a roundabout was selected as the optimal solution to improve both traffic flow and safety.

A roundabout is particularly suited for this intersection because it can handle traffic more efficiently than stop signs or signals, while also reducing the likelihood of serious accidents by slowing traffic and minimizing conflict points. The unique, skewed layout of the intersection made a roundabout the best fit to improve traffic flow and safety within the available right-of-way.

A public feedback meeting on potential designs is scheduled for 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 8, at the Old Town Elementary School Cafeteria, 2200 Chaparral Drive. Residents are invited to attend and share their input. Additionally, a public comment period will run from September through October 2024 to allow further community feedback. The City is gathering input through an online survey, which is available now at www.publicinput.com/hairymanintersection.

Construction is expected to begin as early as fall 2025, once the design and planning phases are complete. 

For more information on the City’s road projects, visit www.roundrocktexas.gov/transportation.