Speegleville Road Improvements Project Update

Last updated on July 13, 2026 at 11:00 AM

Road closed sign and barricade

The City of Waco continues making significant progress on the Speegleville Road Improvement Project. To help minimize disruptions once the school year begins, construction crews are accelerating work through this phase of the project while school is out of session. We appreciate your patience as these improvements move forward.

Upcoming Road Closures

To safely complete construction, the following closures will be in effect:

  • Beginning July 13: Oak Road will be closed between Speegleville Road and Sunrise Lane.
  • Beginning July 27: The closure will expand to include the entire intersection of Speegleville Road and Oak Road.

These closures are expected to remain in place until approximately August 8, weather permitting.

Drivers should expect delays, follow all posted detour signs, and allow extra travel time when traveling through the area.

Thank you for your patience as we continue investing in improvements that will enhance safety and infrastructure along the Speegleville Road corridor.

Detours

  • Red: Oak Road closure July 13
  • Orange: Speegleville Road Closure July 27
  • Yellow: Light Vehicle Detour Routes

Project Details

  • The project would extend from south of Maple Shade Road to north of Oak Road, for approximately 3,221 linear feet (LF).
  • The total project length would extend 0.61 mile.
  • The proposed project would take place within the existing 101-foot to 233-foot right of way (ROW).
  • The proposed project would construct an additional northbound and southbound travel lane, creating a four-lane roadway separated by a painted median.
  • The proposed bridge crossing would be separated into two different bridges elevated over the Middle Bosque River for a total of 528 feet in length for each.
  • Both bridges would have concrete shoulders.
  • The northbound bridge would include two 12-foot northbound lanes
  • The southbound bridge would include two 12-foot southbound lanes.
  • In addition to roadway improvements, pedestrian crosswalk striping and sidewalk would be added along Speegleville Road.
  • The proposed project would involve an action in a floodplain.

Additional Project Information

Any environmental documentation or studies, any maps and drawings showing the project location and design, tentative construction schedules, and other information regarding the proposed project are on file and available for inspection by appointment only, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Contact Teresa Bryant by email at teresab@wacotx.gov, or by phone (254) 750-6613 to schedule a meeting.

Materials are also available on the TxDOT website. These materials will also be available in hard copy form for review at the in-person option.

Providing Feedback

Written comments from the public regarding the proposed project are requested and may be submitted by mail to the City of Waco, P.O. Box 2570, Waco, TX 76707. Written comments may also be submitted by email to teresab@wacotx.gov.

TxDOT Documents

The environmental review, consultation, and other actions required by applicable Federal environmental laws for this project are being, or have been, carried-out by TxDOT pursuant to 23 U.S.C. 327 and a Memorandum of Understanding dated July 17, 2025, and executed by FHWA and TxDOT.

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