Georgetown City Council authorized officials to send a notice of default to contractor Cekra Inc. for defective work on the Austin Avenue Bridge Rehabilitation project and demand repairs, according to a city update March 26.
What happened
Georgetown officials discovered water pooling on the Austin Avenue vehicular bridge as a result of poor contractor work, the update states.
The project engineer outlined the corrective actions needed for the contractor to review, but the contractor did not offer a solution in a “timely manner,” according to the city.
About the project
Construction began on the Austin Avenue Bridge Rehabilitation project in October 2024, almost a decade after the city first identified structural issues resulting from deterioration and increased traffic in the area.
The $12.7 million project, funded by the 2021 voter-approved mobility bond, aims to address the structural repairs, as well as safety upgrades and drainage improvements.
What they’re saying
“At this time, we cannot provide any additional details as we work through the contractual issues with the contractor,” the update states. “Once a resolution is reached, the city will provide more details on the timeline for completing the remainder of the project.”
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