Construction improvements for the Austin Avenue vehicular bridges in Georgetown are underway, with completion expected by spring of 2026.

The gist

The rehabilitation project for the two bridges that cross the San Gabriel River started Oct. 14, and, according to a news release, will look to:

• Address deteriorating bridge components
• Improve safety and mobility
• Provide effective connections to the surrounding trail network

The existing two lanes in each direction on Austin Avenue—spanning from West Morrow Street and going to Second Street—will be reduced to one lane in each direction during construction.

Starting the week of Oct. 14, all lanes of the project will close overnight Monday-Thursday from 10 p.m.-7 a.m. Detours will be in place to direct traffic in the area, according to the release.

Zooming in

Crews are starting construction on the west side of the bridges first before work begins on the east side. Hike-and-bike trails under the Austin Avenue bridges will remain open, but short-term trail closures could be needed in the future, according to the release.

The need to replace or refurbish the bridges was identified in 2014, and funding for the project comes from the 2021 Georgetown mobility bond, according to the city’s website.