\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWondering what\u2019s behind recent lane changes or detours? Several road and pedestrian projects across Austin are reshaping local traffic and enhancing safety for all road users.<\/p>\n
Upcoming<\/p>\n
South Lamar Boulevard mobility program<\/p>\n
Project: The city of Austin<\/a> is adding mobility, safety and connectivity improvements along South Lamar Boulevard between Riverside Drive and Hwy. 290.<\/p>\n Update: Construction along roughly three miles of South Lamar Boulevard from Barton Springs Road to Hwy. 290 will see mobility improvements, including bike and pedestrian facilities, intermittent medians, intersection improvements and upgraded traffic signals.<\/p>\n Timeline: Construction is expected to begin in early 2026.Cost: $60.5 millionFunding source: 2016 Mobility BondsOngoing<\/p>\n I-35 Capital Express Central project<\/p>\n Project: The Texas Department of Transportation\u2019s<\/a> multibillion-dollar I-35 overhaul<\/a>, which broke ground<\/a> last October, will add two nontolled high-occupancy lanes along the roughly 8-mile stretch from Hwy. 290 to Hwy. 71. The project also includes removing upper decks, sinking sections of the roadway about 25 feet and widening the corridor to 17-22 lanes.<\/p>\n Update: Entrance and exit ramps, along with several frontage roads, remain closed. The northbound I-35 frontage road between 11th and 12th streets has its right lane closed through early 2026. The northbound I-35 Cesar Chavez Street entrance ramp will also remain closed through early 2026, and drivers on the northbound frontage road will instead use the entrance ramp between Eighth and 11th streets. In addition, the east side Levander Loop pedestrian trail\u2014from just north of the Montopolis Bridge to just south of E. Cesar Chavez Street\u2014will be closed through 2028. The southbound I-35 frontage road at River Street will be closed through mid-2028, with drivers detouring to East Avenue and River Street to reach the southbound frontage road. Eastbound and westbound River Street will also be reduced to one lane in each direction at I-35.<\/p>\n Zilker Park multimodal access improvements<\/p>\n Project: This project will improve the safety and mobility of pedestrians, cyclists and transit riders in the Zilker Park<\/a> area. Specific improvements include shared-use paths, improved bus stops, a pedestrian hybrid beacon and a crosswalk.<\/p>\n Update: Construction on the final phase of improvements is expected to wrap up by spring.<\/p>\n Timeline: 2021-2026Cost: $3.4 millionFunding source: 2016, 2020 Mobility Bonds<\/a> and Council District 8 Quarter Cent fundingCompleted<\/p>\n Longhorn Dam Multimodal Improvements<\/p>\n Project: Construction of a three-pronged, pedestrian and bicycle bridge<\/a> over Lady Bird Lake in downtown Austin, known as the wishbone bridge, now connects Longhorn Shores on the lake’s southern banks with Holly Shores, and a peninsula of the Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail<\/a> to the north.<\/p>\n Update: Substantial completion for the project is expected by the end of the year.<\/p>\n Timeline: 2025-2026Cost: $19.7 millionFunding source: 2016, 2020 Mobility Bonds, Congressional Community Project Funding<\/p>\n “><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Wondering what\u2019s behind recent lane changes or detours? 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