Farm to Market Road 734
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Farm to Market Road
734 (FM 734) is a 19.3 miles (31.1 km) divided roadway located in Travis
and Williamson
counties of Texas
. For most of its length, FM 734 is located just within the northern city limits of Austin
, with portions located in Cedar Park
, Leander
, and unincorporated areas. The roadway is named Parmer Lane for the entire length of FM 734, but it is known as Ronald W. Reagan Boulevard along the extension to the north.
through Voca
east to the Mason County line. The next year, FM 734 extended east to FM 386, now RM 386. In 1952, the designation was extended to SH 29 near Llano
over a portion of RM 386. In 1958, the route was rerouted in Voca, shortening its length by 0.1 miles. The road designation changed to Ranch to Market Road 734 in 1961 and was rerouted south to 2.7 miles south of Brady. The old route was transferred to FM 2309. The designation was removed in 1966 when that highway was added to SH 71.
Parmer Lane between Loop 275 (Lamar Boulevard) and Loop 1 (Mopac Boulevard) was first designated as FM 734 in 1978. It extended north to RM 620 in 1981. The current termini of FM 734 were set in 1985, when the northern terminus was moved from RM 620 to RM 1431, and 1988, when the southern terminus was moved from Loop 275 to US 290.
In 1997, FM 734 was improved east of I-35 to accommodate a new Samsung Electronics
chip fabrication facility. Other recent development along FM 734 include a Freescale Semiconductor
office complex south of RM 620 in 1999, the Round Rock ISD
Athletic Complex between RM 620 and RM 1431 in 2003 and the Tech Ridge shopping center at I-35 in 2003.
in Travis county. From there, it travels northwest to intersect with Interstate 35, continues to Loop 1, passes through an eastern portion of Cedar Park at RM 620
, and then proceeds north to its northern terminus at RM 1431
in Williamson county. The roadway continues north of RM 1431 as the Ronald W. Reagan Boulevard to RM 2243
in Leander
.
For most of its length, FM 734 is a six-lane divided roadway. West of Loop 1, the road has wide shoulders and is relatively lightly developed, making it attractive as a bicycling route. However, FM 734 does carry a high traffic load during rush hours, especially at Loop 1 and I-35. FM 734 is primarily a four-lane road between US 290 and Yager Lane, east of I-35.
As of 1995, FM 734 is officially designated an Urban Road (UR 734). However, as with most other Urban Roads in Texas, no signage changes have been made.
as Ronald Reagan Boulevard. The segments from RM 2243 to SH 29, SH 29 to FM 3405
, FM 3405 to FM 2338, opened in late 2007 and early 2008.
Farm to Market Road
In the United States, a farm-to-market road or ranch-to-market road is a state road or county road which serves to connect rural or agricultural areas to market towns...
734 (FM 734) is a 19.3 miles (31.1 km) divided roadway located in Travis
Travis County, Texas
As of 2009, the U.S. census estimates there were 1,026,158 people, 320,766 households, and 183,798 families residing in the county. The population density was 821 people per square mile . There were 335,881 housing units at an average density of 340 per square mile...
and Williamson
Williamson County, Texas
Williamson County is a county located on both the Edwards Plateau to the west, consisting of rocky terrain and hills, and Blackland Prairies in the east consising of rich, fertile farming land, The two areas are roughly bisected by Interstate 35...
counties of Texas
Texas
Texas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in...
. For most of its length, FM 734 is located just within the northern city limits of Austin
Austin, Texas
Austin is the capital city of the U.S. state of :Texas and the seat of Travis County. Located in Central Texas on the eastern edge of the American Southwest, it is the fourth-largest city in Texas and the 14th most populous city in the United States. It was the third-fastest-growing large city in...
, with portions located in Cedar Park
Cedar Park, Texas
Cedar Park is a city in Travis and Williamson counties in the U.S. state of Texas. According to the 2010 U.S. Census, the population is 48,937. The city is a major suburb of Austin, the center of which is approximately to the southeast, although Austin directly borders Cedar Park at the latter's...
, Leander
Leander, Texas
Leander is a city in Williamson and Travis counties in the U.S. state of Texas. The population was 7,596 at the 2000 census. According to the U.S. Census Bureau 2008 estimates the population is now 25,424...
, and unincorporated areas. The roadway is named Parmer Lane for the entire length of FM 734, but it is known as Ronald W. Reagan Boulevard along the extension to the north.
History
Beginning in 1947, FM 734 referred to a highway from BradyBrady, Texas
Brady is a city in McCulloch County, Texas, United States. Brady refers to itself as "The Heart of Texas", as it is the closest city to the geographical center of the state. The population was 5,523 at the 2000 census...
through Voca
Voca, Texas
Voca is an unincorporated community in McCulloch County, Texas, United States. According to the Handbook of Texas, the community had an estimated population of 56 in 2000.Although it is unincorporated, Voca has a post office, with the ZIP code of 76887....
east to the Mason County line. The next year, FM 734 extended east to FM 386, now RM 386. In 1952, the designation was extended to SH 29 near Llano
Llano, Texas
-History:Llano County was established in compliance with a February 1, 1856, state legislative act. The Llano River location was chosen in an election held on June 14, 1856, under a live oak on the south bank of the river, near the present site of Roy Inks Bridge in Llano...
over a portion of RM 386. In 1958, the route was rerouted in Voca, shortening its length by 0.1 miles. The road designation changed to Ranch to Market Road 734 in 1961 and was rerouted south to 2.7 miles south of Brady. The old route was transferred to FM 2309. The designation was removed in 1966 when that highway was added to SH 71.
Parmer Lane between Loop 275 (Lamar Boulevard) and Loop 1 (Mopac Boulevard) was first designated as FM 734 in 1978. It extended north to RM 620 in 1981. The current termini of FM 734 were set in 1985, when the northern terminus was moved from RM 620 to RM 1431, and 1988, when the southern terminus was moved from Loop 275 to US 290.
In 1997, FM 734 was improved east of I-35 to accommodate a new Samsung Electronics
Samsung Electronics
Samsung Electronics is a South Korean multinational electronics and information technology company headquartered in Samsung Town, Seoul...
chip fabrication facility. Other recent development along FM 734 include a Freescale Semiconductor
Freescale Semiconductor
Freescale Semiconductor, Inc. is a producer and designer of embedded hardware, with 17 billion semiconductor chips in use around the world. The company focuses on the automotive, consumer, industrial and networking markets with its product portfolio including microprocessors, microcontrollers,...
office complex south of RM 620 in 1999, the Round Rock ISD
Round Rock Independent School District
Round Rock Independent School District is a school district headquartered in the city of Round Rock, Texas, United States. As of 2007, the school district served 39,079 students....
Athletic Complex between RM 620 and RM 1431 in 2003 and the Tech Ridge shopping center at I-35 in 2003.
Route Description
The southern terminus of FM 734 is at US 290, just west of ManorManor, Texas
Manor is a city in Travis County, Texas, United States. It is part of the Austin-Round Rock metropolitan area. The population was 1,204 at the 2000 census; it was 1,877 in the 2005 census estimate. The approximate population for the City of Manor is 5,500, which is calculated from the number of...
in Travis county. From there, it travels northwest to intersect with Interstate 35, continues to Loop 1, passes through an eastern portion of Cedar Park at RM 620
Ranch to Market Road 620
Ranch to Market Road 620, Ranch Road 620, or RM 620 is a Ranch to Market Road in the U.S. state of Texas maintained by the Texas Department of Transportation . The road begins at in Bee Cave in Travis County west of Austin passing along southeastern Lake Travis, western Austin, and several...
, and then proceeds north to its northern terminus at RM 1431
Ranch to Market Road 1431
Ranch to Market Road 1431 is a ranch to market road that connects Austin, Texas to rural areas of Central Texas.-Route description:...
in Williamson county. The roadway continues north of RM 1431 as the Ronald W. Reagan Boulevard to RM 2243
Ranch to Market Road 2243
Ranch to Market Road 2243 is a ranch to market road in Williamson County, Texas.-Route description:RM 2243 begins in Leander, at an intersection with . It travels to the east along South Street, crossing the current 183A Toll Road along its current non-controlled-access northern stub...
in Leander
Leander, Texas
Leander is a city in Williamson and Travis counties in the U.S. state of Texas. The population was 7,596 at the 2000 census. According to the U.S. Census Bureau 2008 estimates the population is now 25,424...
.
For most of its length, FM 734 is a six-lane divided roadway. West of Loop 1, the road has wide shoulders and is relatively lightly developed, making it attractive as a bicycling route. However, FM 734 does carry a high traffic load during rush hours, especially at Loop 1 and I-35. FM 734 is primarily a four-lane road between US 290 and Yager Lane, east of I-35.
As of 1995, FM 734 is officially designated an Urban Road (UR 734). However, as with most other Urban Roads in Texas, no signage changes have been made.
Future
The northern extension of FM 734 will eventually connect to Interstate 35 near the city of JarrellJarrell, Texas
Jarrell is a city in Williamson County, Texas, United States and is located about 12 miles north of Georgetown, Texas or about 38 miles north of Austin. and 1,448 according to a 2008 Census Bureau estimate.. The total population is 984 according to the 2010 census.-History:Founded in 1909 by real...
as Ronald Reagan Boulevard. The segments from RM 2243 to SH 29, SH 29 to FM 3405
Farm to Market Road 3405
Farm to Market Road 3405 is a farm to market road in Williamson County, Texas.-Route description:FM 3405 begins at north of Liberty Hill. The route travels to the east, and the north fork of the San Gabriel River lies to its south. The highway ends at northwest of the city of Georgetown...
, FM 3405 to FM 2338, opened in late 2007 and early 2008.
Junction list
| County | Location | Mile | Destinations | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Travis County, Texas As of 2009, the U.S. census estimates there were 1,026,158 people, 320,766 households, and 183,798 families residing in the county. The population density was 821 people per square mile . There were 335,881 housing units at an average density of 340 per square mile... |
Austin Austin, Texas Austin is the capital city of the U.S. state of :Texas and the seat of Travis County. Located in Central Texas on the eastern edge of the American Southwest, it is the fourth-largest city in Texas and the 14th most populous city in the United States. It was the third-fastest-growing large city in... |
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| Williamson Williamson County, Texas Williamson County is a county located on both the Edwards Plateau to the west, consisting of rocky terrain and hills, and Blackland Prairies in the east consising of rich, fertile farming land, The two areas are roughly bisected by Interstate 35... |
Cedar Park Cedar Park, Texas Cedar Park is a city in Travis and Williamson counties in the U.S. state of Texas. According to the 2010 U.S. Census, the population is 48,937. The city is a major suburb of Austin, the center of which is approximately to the southeast, although Austin directly borders Cedar Park at the latter's... |
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| Leander Leander, Texas Leander is a city in Williamson and Travis counties in the U.S. state of Texas. The population was 7,596 at the 2000 census. According to the U.S. Census Bureau 2008 estimates the population is now 25,424... |
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| Georgetown Georgetown, Texas Georgetown is a city and also the county seat of Williamson County, Texas, United States with a population of 47,400 at the 2010 census. Southwestern University, founded in 1840, is the oldest university in Texas and is located in Georgetown, about 1/2 mile east of the historic square... |
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