North Lakeline Boulevard

North Lakeline Boulevard

Written by Laura Wickett Friday, 20 June 2008

Lakeline Boulevard is changing as the city and county move forward with extension plans. With the upcoming expansion and roadway improvements at the intersection of Old 2243 and Bagdad Road, the Lakeline Boulevard extension to Old 2243 will offer residents another option for travel across town.

The landscape of this area already includes residential subdivisions and neighborhood parks, and residents can look forward to more of the same.

 

1. The Lakeline Boulevard extension from Crystal Falls Parkway to Old 2243 is in the initial planning stages. The stretch of road was identified by the City of Leander as a partnership project with the county.

The City of Leander is negotiating for the right-of-way acquisition, and the 1.8-mile roadway alignment has been determined with the surrounding landowners. The extension will be a four-lane road. Williamson County will pay for the engineering and construction costs for two lanes from Crystal Falls Parkway to Old 2243. The other two lanes will be built by developers as new projects are constructed in the area.

2. The Mason Ranch development is in the first phase of growth along the Lakeline Boulevard extension. Phase one will include the roadways needed for the neighborhood entrance and homes on both sides of Lakeline Boulevard. More than 1,000 lots are planned with 50-, 60- and 70-foot lot sizes. The neighborhood will include an amenity center, pool and parks. McGuyer Homebuilders, Inc. is the project developer with builders Plantation Homes and Coventry Homes. Other builders will also be invited to participate in the development. No timeline has been set for the residential development, as it will depend on the finalization of the roadway extension.

3. The Highlands at Crystal Falls includes builders David Weekley Homes, Drees Custom Homes, Mercedes Homes and Perry Homes. The neighborhood, under construction since fall 2006, recently opened the newest Crystal Falls community park. Quarry Park includes picnic tables, disc golf, a junior Olympic pool with swim lanes, splash and play fountain, covered picnic area with wood-burning grills and a catch-and-release pond stocked with catfish, bass and perch. The park is available to all members of the Crystal Falls homeowners association.

4. Ryland Homes is closing out construction in Lakeline Ranch and is the last builder constructing homes in the neighborhood. Houses range from the $160s to $260s. The Lakeline Ranch subdivision amenities include basketball and volleyball courts, nine-hole disc golf course, pavilion, picnic area and pool.

5. An early childhood learning center will be built on this tract of land. The owner is currently in negotiations with prospective businesses. The education center is expected to be chosen by the end of the month.