South Tyler Mobility Study

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The City of Tyler is experiencing continuous growth, straining the existing transportation system, with no signs of stopping. Numerous developments are being planned in the South Tyler area, accelerating the need for additional transportation infrastructure. To reduce congestion and improve mobility, transportation improvements have to be prioritized to keep up with the increased demands on the roadway system.

The City of Tyler evaluated seven corridors, resulting in nine proposed projects, in an effort to address congestion, increase connectivity, and improve mobility. The purpose of the South Tyler Mobility Study is to:

  • Evaluate existing and future traffic conditions.

  • Identify short-term transportation improvements.

  • Evaluate the feasibility of long-term transportation improvements, including new roadways.

  • Prioritize long-term improvements for future roadway connectivity within the study area.

Scroll to the bottom of the page to ask a question about the study!



Project Corridors

Waljim Street Connector

The City of Tyler is proposing an approximate 500-foot connection of Waljim Street from South Town Drive to Thigpen Drive, serving as a critical transportation link for drivers. This proposed project is the #1 priority roadway in the study.

View the proposed project fact sheet.

Proposed improvements:

  • Create an alternate route to Broadway Avenue between Grande Boulevard and Cumberland Road.

  • Construct a two-lane roadway with sidewalks and bike lanes.

  • Provide an opportunity for on-street parking.


Waljim Street North

The City of Tyler is proposing a 0.7-mile extension of Waljim Street from Grande Boulevard to Sword Waldie Way and South Town Drive.

View the proposed project fact sheet.

Proposed improvements:

  • Construct a two-lane roadway with sidewalks and bike lanes.

  • Construct a bridge over West Mud Creek.

  • Add turn lanes at intersections.

  • Construct a roundabout to facilitate connectivity.


Waljim Street South

The City of Tyler is proposing a 1-mile extension of Waljim Street from Heritage Drive to Cumberland Road.

View the proposed project fact sheet.

Proposed improvements:

  • Construct a two-lane roadway with sidewalks and bike lanes.

  • Add turn lanes at intersections.

  • Add a connection to Deer Ridge Lane.


Market Square Boulevard

The City of Tyler is proposing a 0.6-mile extension of Market Square Boulevard from Cumberland Road to South Broadway Avenue. This proposed project is the #2 priority roadway in the study.

View the proposed project fact sheet.

Proposed improvements:

  • Construct a two-lane roadway with sidewalks.

  • Install a limited-purpose traffic signal at Cumberland Road.

  • Add turn lanes at intersections.


New Copeland Road

The City of Tyler is proposing a 2-mile extension of New Copeland Road from Grande Boulevard to Paluxy Drive.

View the proposed project fact sheet.

Proposed improvements

  • Construct additional 2 miles of roadway.

  • Construct sidewalks and bike lanes.

  • Construct a bridge over Shackleford Creek.

  • Install a traffic signal at Paluxy Drive.

  • Add turn lanes at intersections.


Marsh Farm Road

The City of Tyler is proposing a 1-mile extension of Marsh Farm Road from Friedlander Way to FM 756.

View the proposed project fact sheet.

Proposed improvements:

  • Construct a two-lane roadway with sidewalks and bike lanes.

  • Add turn lanes at intersections.


Cherryhill Drive

The City of Tyler is proposing a 0.5-mile extension of Cherryhill Drive from Hidden Creek Trail to W. Cumberland Road.

View the proposed project fact sheet.

Proposed improvements:

  • Construct a two-lane roadway with sidewalks and bike lanes.

  • Add turn lanes at intersections.


Centennial Parkway

The City of Tyler is proposing a 1.75-mile extension of Centennial Parkway from Setters Landing to Paluxy Drive.

View the proposed project fact sheet.

Proposed improvements:

  • Construct a two-lane roadway with sidewalks and bike lanes.

  • Construct a bridge over Shackleford Creek.

  • Add turn lanes at intersections.


Hollytree Drive

The City of Tyler is proposing a 1-mile extension of Hollytree Drive from FM 2493 to Legacy Boulevard.

View the proposed project fact sheet.

Proposed improvements:

  • Construct a two-lane roadway with sidewalks and bike lanes.

  • Construct a bridge over West Mud Creek.

  • Build a protected pedestrian crossing at the existing trail.

  • Add turn lanes at intersections.

The City of Tyler is experiencing continuous growth, straining the existing transportation system, with no signs of stopping. Numerous developments are being planned in the South Tyler area, accelerating the need for additional transportation infrastructure. To reduce congestion and improve mobility, transportation improvements have to be prioritized to keep up with the increased demands on the roadway system.

The City of Tyler evaluated seven corridors, resulting in nine proposed projects, in an effort to address congestion, increase connectivity, and improve mobility. The purpose of the South Tyler Mobility Study is to:

  • Evaluate existing and future traffic conditions.

  • Identify short-term transportation improvements.

  • Evaluate the feasibility of long-term transportation improvements, including new roadways.

  • Prioritize long-term improvements for future roadway connectivity within the study area.

Scroll to the bottom of the page to ask a question about the study!



Project Corridors

Waljim Street Connector

The City of Tyler is proposing an approximate 500-foot connection of Waljim Street from South Town Drive to Thigpen Drive, serving as a critical transportation link for drivers. This proposed project is the #1 priority roadway in the study.

View the proposed project fact sheet.

Proposed improvements:

  • Create an alternate route to Broadway Avenue between Grande Boulevard and Cumberland Road.

  • Construct a two-lane roadway with sidewalks and bike lanes.

  • Provide an opportunity for on-street parking.


Waljim Street North

The City of Tyler is proposing a 0.7-mile extension of Waljim Street from Grande Boulevard to Sword Waldie Way and South Town Drive.

View the proposed project fact sheet.

Proposed improvements:

  • Construct a two-lane roadway with sidewalks and bike lanes.

  • Construct a bridge over West Mud Creek.

  • Add turn lanes at intersections.

  • Construct a roundabout to facilitate connectivity.


Waljim Street South

The City of Tyler is proposing a 1-mile extension of Waljim Street from Heritage Drive to Cumberland Road.

View the proposed project fact sheet.

Proposed improvements:

  • Construct a two-lane roadway with sidewalks and bike lanes.

  • Add turn lanes at intersections.

  • Add a connection to Deer Ridge Lane.


Market Square Boulevard

The City of Tyler is proposing a 0.6-mile extension of Market Square Boulevard from Cumberland Road to South Broadway Avenue. This proposed project is the #2 priority roadway in the study.

View the proposed project fact sheet.

Proposed improvements:

  • Construct a two-lane roadway with sidewalks.

  • Install a limited-purpose traffic signal at Cumberland Road.

  • Add turn lanes at intersections.


New Copeland Road

The City of Tyler is proposing a 2-mile extension of New Copeland Road from Grande Boulevard to Paluxy Drive.

View the proposed project fact sheet.

Proposed improvements

  • Construct additional 2 miles of roadway.

  • Construct sidewalks and bike lanes.

  • Construct a bridge over Shackleford Creek.

  • Install a traffic signal at Paluxy Drive.

  • Add turn lanes at intersections.


Marsh Farm Road

The City of Tyler is proposing a 1-mile extension of Marsh Farm Road from Friedlander Way to FM 756.

View the proposed project fact sheet.

Proposed improvements:

  • Construct a two-lane roadway with sidewalks and bike lanes.

  • Add turn lanes at intersections.


Cherryhill Drive

The City of Tyler is proposing a 0.5-mile extension of Cherryhill Drive from Hidden Creek Trail to W. Cumberland Road.

View the proposed project fact sheet.

Proposed improvements:

  • Construct a two-lane roadway with sidewalks and bike lanes.

  • Add turn lanes at intersections.


Centennial Parkway

The City of Tyler is proposing a 1.75-mile extension of Centennial Parkway from Setters Landing to Paluxy Drive.

View the proposed project fact sheet.

Proposed improvements:

  • Construct a two-lane roadway with sidewalks and bike lanes.

  • Construct a bridge over Shackleford Creek.

  • Add turn lanes at intersections.


Hollytree Drive

The City of Tyler is proposing a 1-mile extension of Hollytree Drive from FM 2493 to Legacy Boulevard.

View the proposed project fact sheet.

Proposed improvements:

  • Construct a two-lane roadway with sidewalks and bike lanes.

  • Construct a bridge over West Mud Creek.

  • Build a protected pedestrian crossing at the existing trail.

  • Add turn lanes at intersections.

Ask a Question

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    Are there plans to install traffic lights at 49 toll Rd and Old Jacksonville? This was necessary long ago.

    Anita asked about 1 month ago

    The area of Old Jacksonville Hwy (FM 2493) and Loop 49 is outside of City Limits and, therefore, outside of the City of Tyler’s jurisdiction to consider a traffic signal.

    The Texas Department of Transportation is responsible for evaluating and installing a traffic signal at this location. Their typical process would be for you to contact your Smith County Commissioner, who would then submit a request to the TxDOT Tyler Area Office. TxDOT does not take requests for signalization directly from the public, it must come from the appropriate county representatives. Further questions can be directed to the TxDOT Tyler Area Office at (903) 561-2198.

    Traffic signals are planned for this location as part of the FM 2493 (Old Jacksonville Hwy) widening project. However, that project is currently not slated to start construction until 2030 (tentatively). The City is currently not aware of any plans to install a traffic signal at this location before that time. More information about the FM 2493 project can be found at the following TxDOT website: FM 2493 - Loop 323 to FM 2813.

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