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Are two new HOV lanes coming to I-35 near Georgetown?
Summary by Westlake News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Erica Brennes , as published by KXAN (NBC Austin) - Local News
· August 12, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway This proposal may impact drivers in the Georgetown and Round Rock area.
The Texas Department of Transportation is considering expansion of Interstate 35. This proposal may impact drivers in the Georgetown and Round Rock area. Further details about the plan are available, including a potential addition to the highway.
A meeting is scheduled for Thursday, where the public can learn more about the proposal in person, although specific details about the expansion, such as the addition of new HOV lanes, are not provided here.
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Category: local ·
Published: August 12, 2026 ·
Source: KXAN (NBC Austin) - Local News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? The Texas Department of Transportation is considering expansion of Interstate 35. This proposal may impact drivers in the Georgetown and Round Rock area. Further details about the plan are available…
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