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Discover the latest completed and upcoming transportation projects in East Austin, from new bike lanes and shared-use paths to safer intersections and upgraded bus stops.
Ongoing projects
Cesar Chavez Street and Red Bluff Road
Project: The project includes safer intersections and lane configurations, protected bicycle lanes, new left-turn lanes, transit access and improved bus stops and new pedestrian crossings. The city will extend the Colorado River Trail between Longhorn Dam and Shady Lane.
Update: The city held community meetings in April and is surveying residents on their feedback through May 11.
Completed projects
Airport Boulevard Shared-Use Path
Project: The city of Austin completed a new shared-use path along the west side of Airport Boulevard between East 51st Street and Middle Fiskville Road.
Update: The project reached completion in early April.
Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Springdale Road and Heflin Lane intersection
Project: The city dedicated a northbound left-turn bay on Springdale Road and converted Heflin Lane to right-in/right-out only. The corridor received relocated and upgraded CapMetro bus stops as well as added raised bike lanes, restriped high-visibility crosswalks and new shared-use paths.
Update: The project reached completion in late February.
