Bell County · issues
Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Bell County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Three Creeks Road Extension Engineering
The county approved engineering and design contracts to expand rural road access and prepare roadways for potential grant funding and traffic safety improvements.
Paddy Hamilton County Road Design
The county approved a $7,500 preliminary design footprint with Turley & Associates for Paddy Hamilton County Road to prepare for potential grant funding.
Amity Road Reconstruction Engineering
The county approved a $507,550 engineering contract with Clark and Associates to plan the reconstruction of East and West Amity Road. This project aims to address significant traffic growth and prepare the corridor for future funding applications.
Salado Thoroughfare Engineering Design
Engineering design work is moving forward for East Amity and West Amity roads to handle future growth around Salado.
Old 81 Bridge Upgrade Engineering
The county is moving forward with engineering design to expand the old One-Lane Bridge on Old 81 to two lanes, tapping into anticipated federal funding.
TxDOT IH-35 and IH-14 Corridor Widening Project Impacts
The city of Belton and county officials are pushing TxDOT to ensure highway expansion plans don't cut off vital downtown access to Central and 6th Avenues.