04/03/2025 - Update on Traffic Light and Roadway widening project
04/03 update from the City of Leander: We are pleased to report to you that the roadways are paved and the traffic signal at the intersection of N. Bagdad Road & Collaborative Way is in service as of last night.
EARTCโs crews worked diligently to achieve the Cityโs goal of having the signal in service timely in the interest of public safety especially for the LISD school bus, students of Danielson MS, Glenn HS and surrounding neighborhoods in the area.
The critical transportation/mobility infrastructure project is still in construction as EARTCโs crew must apply the permanent pavement striping and markings, install street signs and replace the removed 10โ wide sidewalk to include installation of an ADA ramp to complete the dedicated pedestrian crosswalk.
The temporary path is still in place to facilitate pedestrian/bicycle mobility around the work zone.
We still urge the public to reduce speed, obey temporary/permanent traffic controls and use caution within the marked construction work zone until our contractor completes the remaining roadwork anticipated to be done by the end of April.
Our public works department team changed our portable electronic message boards stationed on N. Bagdad Rd. at the south and northbound approaches to Collaborative Way yesterday to advise motorist of the signal activation and traffic pattern change.
Leander PD TEAM continuing to assist with traffic calming and eventually enforcement for traffic violations as the signal is active.
04/02/2025 - Update on Traffic Light and Roadway widening project
The traffic signal at N Bagdad Rd. & Collaborative Way will ๐๐๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐๐ฉ๐ ๐ฉ๐๐๐จ ๐๐ซ๐๐ฃ๐๐ฃ๐ (4/2/2025 – 9PM CT).
Please use caution in the new traffic pattern & remember, this is still an ๐๐๐ง๐๐ฉ๐ ๐๐ข๐ก๐ฆ๐ง๐ฅ๐จ๐๐ง๐๐ข๐ก ๐ญ๐ข๐ก๐.
03/31/2025 - Update on Traffic Light and Roadway widening project
Final paving of N. Bagdad Road that will involve milling (grinding out) old asphalt and laying new asphalt surface full width beginning roughly from 300โ south of Collaborative Way intersection to Harrongton Way will begin from April 1, 2025.Expect lane shifts, temporary lane closures, and delays.
Flaggers will be onsite to direct traffic.
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03/18/2025 - Update on Traffic Light and Roadway widening project
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How should drivers approach the intersection?If approaching the intersection on N. Bagdad Rd., the lights are flashing yellow. ๐ซ๐ถ ๐ต๐ถ๐ป ๐บ๐ป๐ถ๐ท. Proceed with caution and drive through the intersection. If approaching from Collaborative Way, the lights are flashing red. ๐ฆ๐ง๐ข๐ฃ! Proceed through the intersection when it is safe to do so.
Please use caution while adjusting to the new traffic patterns & signals.ย 
02/06/2025 - Update on Traffic Light and Roadway widening project
As of today (02/06), the Cityโs contractor, EARTC have completed approximately 80% of the traffic signal work that should be ready to be turn on by mid-March weather dependent.
EARTCโs road crews have also completed approximately 50% of the road reconstruction and will enter the next phase of roadwork that will entail having to remove the existing 10โ sidewalk & curb/gutter along North Bagdad Road to shift the new dedicated right turn lane for eastbound Collaborative Way starting next week.
Existing temporary traffic controls and warning signs will be repositioned beforehand to protect pedestrians, workers & motorist.
Approximately 300-feet of existing 10โ public sidewalk at the SE corner of N. Bagdad & Collaborative Wy. will be closed for removal but a temporary walking path marked by orange construction safety fencing has been installed by our contractor to pedestrian traffic through the work zone. All other public sidewalks in the area will remain open.
Drivers should expect minor delays and are urged to reduce their speed through the marked work zone, obey all directions from the flaggers and observe traffic control warning signs.ย ย
The remaining road work to include planned new asphalt pavement surfacing, striping/marking and signal activation at the intersection is still tentatively scheduled to be completed by the end of February / mid-March timeframe, weather dependent.
Request from City of Leander to Homestead residents;
Due to the upcoming roadwork at the intersection of N. Bagdad Rd., & Collaborative Wy. We encourage residents to use alternate routes until mid-March if possible, such as Harrongton Wy., & N. Bagdad Rd., or Collaborative Wy. Heading east to Halsey Drive to avoid the heavy construction at the Collaborative Wy. & N. Bagdad Rd., intersection especially during peak morning & afternoon rush hours.
- Residents can contact City of Leander, Construction Inspector – Lek Mateo on (512) 638-7010 if they observe any safety/nuisance issues by their homes that require immediate attention by the contractor or the City.
01/10/2025 - Update on Traffic Poles/Arms Installation
City of Leander will be installing traffic poles/arms and they will have to halt traffic periodically for safety reasons on Tuesday (01/14). Below is the detailed update received on 01/10/2025;
EARTC received the traffic signal poles and mast arms this week and are scheduled to install the equipment at the intersection of N. Bagdad Road and Collaborative Way next week.
The two metal poles will be installed on Monday, 1/13/2025 and mounting of the mast arms with signal light heads the following Tuesday, 1/14/2025.
The setting of poles along the shoulder will not impact traffic but the hanging of the mast arms will require full-road closure at the intersection to prevent vehicles, bicyclist, and pedestrian from entering the hazardous work zone when the heavy mast arms is lifted and mounted to the poles by a mobile crane.
The road closure will be managed by contracted law enforcement officers and will be performed between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. so as not to impact rush hour traffic.
The stoppage will not exceed 15 minutes in duration and EARTC estimated the lift work to take no more than 1-hour to complete.
Please keep in mind that the signal lights will be covered to advise motorist that they are not active, and the regulatory stop sign posted on Collaborative Way will remain in place until the traffic signal is place into service โ hopefully by the end of February. We continue to ask drivers, bicyclist & pedestrians to use caution, reduce speed through the work zone and observe all traffic control warning signs as our contractor are trying to safely facilitate the roadwork while maintaining mobility for the public through the construction site. More details were shared by the City of Leander in this Facebook Post
12/18/2024 - Update on Traffic Light and Roadway widening project
City of Leander shared the following information with the board on December 18, 2024;
“EARTC crews have adjusted their temporary traffic controls for the upcoming Phase-2 road reconstruction that will start by the end of this week and will involve building a new northbound lane from Collaborative Wy., to Harrongton Wy., to facilitate a new dedicated protected left turn lane and realign the existing dedicated right turn lane and 10โ sidewalk to Collaborative Wy.
Our contractorโs crew are working very hard and expeditiously as weather permits to try and complete the roadway/signal improvements by February 2025.
Our contractor has installed cautionary orange work zone 30-MPH speed limit signs on N. Bagdad at the approaches to our work zone at Collaborative, CR 280 and Harrongton Way to ask drivers to reduce their speed so that our workers will not get hit by cars and allow other drivers to safely enter N. Bagdad Rd.”
City of Leander request:
- Homestead Residents are requested to use alternate routes and avoid making left turn from Harrongton Way onto N. Bagdad Road as the view of the roadway may be impeded by existing road topography, construction activity and temporary traffic control barriers needed to protect workers and the public.
- Residents can contact City of Leander, Construction Inspector – Lek Mateo on (512) 638-7010ย if they observe any safety/nuisance issues by their homes that require immediate attention by our contractor or the City.
11/22/2024 - Update on Traffic Light and Roadway widening project
Hey Homestead neighbors! ๐ง Sharing some important construction updates received from the City of Leander on Friday, November 22, 2024.
- City of Leander contractor have scheduled asphalt paving for Saturday, November 23, 2024 to take advantage of light weekend traffic and start of Leander ISD holiday break from November 25th through November 29, 2024.
- The roadwork will involve widening the west shoulder of N. Bagdad Road from Collaborative Way to Harrongton Way beginning at 8:00 a.m. to completion.
- The paving work is scheduled for this Saturday, 11/23/2024 only.
- Their contractor EARTC will have traffic controls in place to manage vehicular traffic through the work zone โ all public sidewalks will remain open for pedestrian use.
For the residents on Rocoso Trail backing up to the stone wall by N. Bagdad Road:
- Please be aware of the increased noise due to construction activity specifically from vehicle back-up alarms (this audible safety device is mandated for commercial vehicle and construction equipment and cannot be turned off to prevent accidents)
- If you have any concerns regarding safety, high-noise or dust that needs immediate attention, please contact the City of Leander, Construction Inspector – Lek Mateo on (512) 638-7010
For all Homestead Community residents:
- City of Leander requests the residents to avoid using N. Bagdad Road if possible, and seek alternate routes tomorrow-11/23/2024, to avoid delays and adding traffic through the work zone.
Work Schedule:
- City of Leander contractor have a very tight contract delivery deadline and are allowed to work Monday through Sunday to include city recognized holidays if approved.
- Theyโve asked them to not schedule work on Thanksgiving and Christmas day.
- EARTCโs and the Cityโs goal is to have the roadwork completed and traffic signal in service by February/March 2025 timeframe.
Again, City of Leander thanks all the community residents for our understanding and continued support of the Cityโs critical transportation/mobility capital improvement project.
11/08/2024 - Traffic Light and Roadway widening project - Bagdad Road and Collaborative Way
The City of Leander is undertaking a critical transportation infrastructure improvement project on N. Bagdad Road that will impact our community from November 2024 through Spring 2025. We want to ensure all residents are fully informed about the upcoming construction activities (thank you to our amazing neighbor Ms. Lori Anderson for providing the city contact details)
Key Project Details
Construction Timeline
- Start Date: November 2024
- Anticipated Completion: Spring 2025 (tentative because of potential winter weather delays)
- Work Hours
- Monday-Friday: 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
- Saturday-Sunday: 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Construction Detailsย
City of Leander will be installing a traffic signal on the intersection of N. Bagdad Rd. and Collaborative Way along with widening of the road to add a turning lane.
Special Traffic Considerations
- The existing roadways will remain open to two-way traffic, but there will be periodic lane closures required for the road reconstruction involving road paving, stripping/marking and traffic signal work.
- There will be increased presence by Leander Police Department (LPD) to assist in traffic calming (as their schedule permits).
- LPD will also be placing a speed radar trailer in the area if it hasnโt already been installed.
- The contractor will set up long term temporary traffic controls to include providing flaggers for traffic management for the road work that will be performed between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Trained flaggers will be available with 24โ slow/stop paddle to stop traffic on N. Bagdad Road to relieve traffic backup on Collaborative Way if they observe eight (8) vehicles or more, specifically LISD school busses waiting to exit at the T-intersection.
- Two (2) message boards have already been deployed to notify the public of the construction.
- ย Reduce speed in construction zone and observe all the warning signs through the marked work zone.
- Allow extra travel time (specifically during rush hours).
- Please be prepared for potential temporary road closures.
- Emergency Contact: Residents on Rocoso Trail (on Bagdad Rd side) will be the closest to the construction zone, so if you all notice any emergency issues like water leakage, gas smell etc. because of construction, please feel free to reach out to the City of Leander, Construction Inspector – Lek Mateo on (512) 638-7010
- Non-emergency Contact (w/ 24-hour turnaround time): lmateo@leandertx.govย ย
- City of Leander requests our support andย appreciates our patience and understanding during this critical infrastructure improvement project. The temporary inconveniences will result in long-term transportation benefits for our community.
City of Leander team will keep the board informed of future changes or updates to the construction project. Stay safe and thank you for continued support!