The gist
The one-mile Lake Creek Trail will connect the east side of I-35 to the west side. It includes a connection from Round Rock West Park, through a pedestrian underpass under I-35 and a bridge connecting to Centennial Plaza.
The project was first approved in 2023, when City Council signed off on a $2.46 million construction contract using 2023 voter-approved bond funding. After facing delays due to a waterline issue, the project was back on track earlier this year. Council approved an additional $524,000 for the contract earlier this year, to address the delay and cost increases.
The trail is expected to be fully complete by late 2025 or early 2026.
What else?
With a connection to Centennial Plaza, residents on the west side of I-35 will have easier access to attend annual events such as the Round Rock Arts Fest, which was held Oct. 3-5.
One of the next events at Centennial Plaza will be a Dia De Los Muertos celebration, noon-9 p.m., on Nov. 1. Presented by the Round Rock Ballet Folklorico, the event will include live music, cultural performances, a parade, vendor booths, food trucks and crafts for kids. The event is free to the public.