1. MoPac toll lanes
Recent work on the express-lane project includes starting excavation on the southbound underpass for an express lane into downtown, building sound walls between Enfield Road and Cesar Chavez Street and completing the drainage system for the downtown underpass and exit and entrance ramps. The express-lane project involves building one new tolled lane in each direction on MoPac between Parmer Lane and Cesar Chavez.
Timeline: October 2013fall 2015
Cost: $204 million
Funding sources: federal and state funds
2. Third and Bowie streets
Construction started March 11 to allow Austin Energy to extend chilled water lines along the southeast side of Third Street. The project will prevent some motorists from crossing the Bowie Street intersection. Motorists traveling east on Third Street from North Lamar Boulevard will need to make a U-turn when they reach Bowie, according to the city, yet there are no traffic restrictions traveling east on Third Street after Bowie Street. All traffic traveling west on Third must turn right upon approaching Bowie. A portion of Bowie has been converted to one-way northbound as part of the construction process; however, the entrance to the Spring Condominium parking garage will not be affected, according to Austin Energy. Contractors will typically work between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday. The project was approved in September by Austin City Council to allow chilled water lines to reach the new Central Library and Seaholm redevelopment projects.
Timeline: March 11—May 15
Cost: $1.63 million
Funding sources: Austin Energy
3. East Bouldin neighborhood storm drainage improvements
Storm drainage improvements are being made from West Oltorf Street to Cumberland Road between South First Street and South Congress Avenue to mitigate flooding, which is common in the area, according to the citys Watershed Department. The project also addresses water-quality at a facility at Gillis Park.
Timeline: January 2012—May 2015
Cost: $11.27 million
Funding sources: 2006 drainage and open space bond money
4. Lavaca and Colorado streets temporary lane reductions
Lavaca Street will be reduced to two lanes between Second and Third streets to complete improvements on the West Third and Lavaca intersection. Colorado Street will also be reduced to one lane between Second and Third streets to complete improvements on the southeast section of the West Third and Colorado intersection. The projects are part of the Third Street corridor improvements.
Timeline: March 23—mid- to late April
Cost: TBD
Funding sources: Public Works Department
5. South Lamar Boulevard repaving
Parts of South Lamar Boulevard between Manchaca Road and Panther Trail will be closed to repave roadway that is cracking or in poor condition. Two travel lanes will close, shifting traffic to the center turn lane. Northbound and southbound delays could occur, and left turns into driveways within the work zone may be restricted. Police officers will sometimes help direct traffic.
Timeline: March 22—mid-April
Cost: $860,000
Funding sources: Public Works Department
