Got a letter from the county or a right-of-way agent? Call or text (469) 484-7960Status checked October 20, 2026 against Williamson County’s own reports
Williamson County is building a new controlled-access roadway from SH 130 up to I-35 at Jarrell, in eight segments. Two are open to traffic, one is under construction and the county is acquiring right-of-way on two more right now. National ROW fights to maximize every dollar you're owed.
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East Wilco Highway is a new controlled-access roadway connecting south SH 130 to north I-35 through Williamson County's Precincts 3 and 4. Formerly known as the Southeast Loop and Corridor E, the project is being delivered in eight segments and funded by the voter-approved 2019 and 2023 Road Bonds — requiring right-of-way acquisition from private landowners along the corridor. This is a Williamson County project, not a TxDOT project.
| Project | East Wilco Highway — Segments 1–8 |
| Total Length | SH 130 to I-35 (8 segments) |
| Counties | Williamson County (Precincts 3 and 4) |
| Lead Agency | Williamson County |
| Type | New Controlled-Access Roadway — Active ROW Acquisition |
| Status | Segments 1–2 open to traffic · Segment 3 under construction · Segments 5–6 in design with ROW acquisition underway · Segments 4, 7 and 8 in planning |
| Verified | October 20, 2026, against the county's Corridor Program construction report of September 25, 2026 and its 2019 Road Bond executive summary of October 16, 2026 |
Williamson County publishes a construction report every two weeks, but it is 21 pages of tables and it never says which segment your land is on. This is the same information, read straight out of the county's own documents and kept current. Verified October 20, 2026.
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| Seg | Limits | Status | Where it stands |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SH 130 → CR 137 | Open | Ribbon cut October 18, 2023. |
| 2 | CR 137 → CR 404 | Open | Ribbon cut October 8, 2026. $53.1M, 2023 Road Bond. East Wilco Highway now runs from SH 130 in Pflugerville to Chandler Road in Taylor. |
| 3 | CR 404 → US 79 | Under construction | Building as the FM 3349 / US 79 interchange. Finish expected Spring 2027. |
| 4 | US 79 → Chandler Rd | Planning | Schematic complete. No funded construction date published. |
| 5 | Chandler Rd → SH 29 | In design · ROW | 10 of 27 parcels acquired or under a Possession and Use Agreement. Bid letting Spring 2027, construction Spring 2027 to Fall 2028. |
| 6 | SH 29 → FM 971 | In design · ROW | 3 of 19 parcels acquired or under a Possession and Use Agreement. Bid letting Summer 2028, construction Summer 2028 to Summer 2029. |
| 7 | FM 971 → CR 330 | Planning | Schematic complete. No funded construction date published. |
| 8 | CR 330 → CR 305 at I-35 | Planning | Corridor E5 schematic complete. Construction listed as TBD. |
The county uses two numbering systems and never explains the difference. If your letter says “Corridor E5,” it means Segments 7 and 8.
| E1 | SH 130 → US 79 (Southeast Loop) | Segments 1–3 |
| E2 | US 79 → Chandler Road / Corridor B2 | Segment 4 |
| E3 | Chandler Road → future SH 29 | Segment 5 |
| E4 | Future SH 29 → Ronald Reagan Ext. / Corridor D | Segment 6 |
| E5 | Ronald Reagan Ext. → I-35 / CR 305 | Segments 7–8 |
How we built this. The alignment was digitized from the published curve tables in Williamson County's own design schematics for Corridor E4 and Corridor E5, and checked against the county's published stationing — 36,999 ft of published chainage measures 36,841 ft along the drawn line. The section open to traffic, the town locations and the county outlines come from OpenStreetMap and the US Census. Status comes from the county's Corridor Program construction report of September 25, 2026 and county news releases of October 8, 2026.
What it can’t tell you. Williamson County has not published an alignment in coordinate form for Segments 3 to 5, so nothing is drawn through that stretch. Everything shown is centerline, not right-of-way — this map cannot tell you whether your tract is affected or how much of it is taken. That takes the county’s right-of-way parcel plat, and getting it is one of the first things we do. Every source schematic is stamped preliminary and not for construction.
The agency's appraisers work for the agency — not for you. Their initial offer routinely omits significant categories of compensation you may be entitled to under Texas law.
Williamson County land has appreciated dramatically in recent years. The county's appraisal date may lag actual market conditions, especially in fast-growing areas near SH 130 and I-35.
Land near the new East Wilco Highway interchanges often has significant development potential. If a taking eliminates your ability to develop a subdivision, commercial site, or industrial tract, that lost potential is fully compensable.
Odd-shaped or landlocked remainder parcels after a taking may be worth significantly less than before — especially for developable tracts near the new corridor.
Ranches, farms, and hay operations along the corridor have active agricultural income that the county's offer may discount or entirely ignore.
Properties losing direct access to East Wilco Highway or adjacent roads may suffer severe access damage that must be independently quantified and compensated.
Residential structures, barns, equipment sheds, fences, irrigation systems, and other improvements in the take area must be accurately replaced or compensated at full replacement cost.
We work on contingency. You pay nothing unless we improve your offer.
Tell us about your property and the East Wilco Highway offer. We review every line item at no charge.
We bring in qualified appraisers who understand the Williamson County suburban, exurban, and rural land market — including development potential.
We present a documented case to Williamson County for maximum compensation across all damage categories.
Our fee is a percentage of the increase we secure. No improvement, no fee — zero risk to you.
National ROW is a right-of-way consulting firm headquartered in Texas. We represent landowners only — never Williamson County. We handle residential, agricultural, and commercial ROW cases along the entire East Wilco Highway corridor.
No. East Wilco Highway is a free, controlled-access roadway being built by Williamson County, not a toll facility. ROW is still acquired under Texas eminent domain procedures, and you have the same rights to negotiate and contest the offered compensation.
Not necessarily. The county's appraisers value your land as of the appraisal date using comparable sales. In fast-moving Williamson County markets, their data may lag. An independent appraisal can capture current market realities and development potential.
Development potential is a legitimate and compensable element of land value. Williamson County's appraisal may use raw land comparables that don't reflect your property's highest and best use. An independent appraisal can make this case.
No. National ROW is a right-of-way consulting firm, not a law firm. We do not provide legal advice. We help landowners understand their options, quantify damages, and negotiate with Williamson County.
As of October 9, 2026: Segments 1 and 2 are open to traffic, Segment 3 is under construction with a Spring 2027 finish, and Segments 5 and 6 are in design with right-of-way acquisition underway — 10 of 27 parcels on Segment 5 and 3 of 19 on Segment 6 are acquired or under a Possession and Use Agreement. Segments 4, 7 and 8 are in planning with no funded construction date. See the segment status table above.
A Possession and Use Agreement, or PUA, lets Williamson County take possession of the right-of-way and start construction before the compensation question is settled. The county's own construction reports track progress as parcels "acquired or under a PUA," so nearly every affected owner is asked to sign one. It is not a settlement and signing it does not mean you have agreed to the county's number, but it does give up leverage on timing. Have it reviewed before you sign anything.
No. East Wilco Highway is a Williamson County project, funded by the voter-approved 2019 and 2023 county Road Bonds. Some pages online describe it as a TxDOT project, which is incorrect. TxDOT is involved only where the corridor touches a state facility, such as the intersection with SH 29 and the environmental reviews on some segments.
Williamson County uses two numbering systems. Corridors E1 through E5 are the planning and schematic studies. Segments 1 through 8 are the construction projects. They do not line up one to one. Corridor E5 runs from the Ronald Reagan extension to I-35 at CR 305, which covers Segments 7 and 8. If the letter you received says Corridor E5, your land is in Segment 7 or Segment 8.
Segment 1 runs SH 130 to CR 137 and Segment 2 runs CR 137 to CR 404 — both are open to traffic. Segment 3 is CR 404 to US 79 and is under construction. Segment 4 is US 79 to Chandler Road. Segment 5 is Chandler Road to SH 29. Segment 6 is SH 29 to FM 971. Segment 7 is FM 971 to CR 330. Segment 8 is CR 330 to CR 305 at I-35. The segment status map on this page shows the corridor against the local road network.
A condemnation resolution is the Commissioners Court authorizing the County Attorney to file an eminent domain suit on named parcels. It does not end the negotiation. Under Texas Property Code Chapter 21 the county must still have made a bona fide offer, three special commissioners will hear the case and set an award, and either side can object to that award and go to trial. Getting an independent valuation in front of the commissioners is the point at which the number usually moves.
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