Austin Capital Delivery Services provided the latest updates on the Burnet Road Mobility Program in a March 12 news release.
Some context
Scheduled work includes White Horse Trail to US 183, or C2; Bright Verde Way to MoPac, or C3; and US 183 to Bright Verde Way, or C4. C2 and C4 construction is slated to begin this year, with C4 construction beginning next year.
The city anticipates investing between $45 million to $55 million from the 2016 Mobility Bond on the Burnet Road improvements. The three projects are part of the Corridor Mobility Program, which is utilizing $482 million from the bond on mobility, safety and connectivity improvements along key Austin corridors.
Major construction on the Burnet Road Mobility Program began in 2022. The Koenig Lane to White Horse Trail portion was completed ahead of schedule in 2023 and included upgraded traffic signals at Koenig Lane and Romeria Drive, a landscaped pedestrian buffer in front of Lamar Middle School along Allandale Road, American with Disabilities Act-compliant shared use paths, and pavement resurfacing.
What's next
Per the latest update, C2 and C4 construction is anticipated to begin this fall. A rescoped design of C2 is being reviewed to ensure pedestrian and cyclist safety while minimizing disruptions to current utilities and structures along the 2.7 mile stretch of road.
Additionally, a contractor bid opened March 31 for C4 construction.
The details
Upcoming work on C2 will include nine upgraded traffic signals, new pedestrian hybrid beacons and relocated bus stops in coordination with CapMetro.
Work on C4 will include four upgraded traffic signals and a trail connection from Shoal Creek Trail to Red Line Trail as part of the Urban Trails Program.
Future C3 construction is expected to include raised medians to help with left-hand turns, as well as landscaping, public seating, wayfinding and lighting at the Burnet Road and Braker Lane intersection.
All three projects will also feature 8-foot wide, ADA-compliant shared use paths on both sides of the road.
Some of the other improvements being made along the corridor include:
- Improved bicycle and pedestrian crossings
- Bus stop improvements
- Drainage improvements
- Pavement resurfacing
- Curb extensions
C4 is in the final design and permitting phase ahead of construction beginning this year. C3 is also in its final design and permitting phase, with construction on the 1.5 mile stretch of road anticipated to begin in winter 2026. Previous updates listed the start date as this summer and was corrected in the March update.
The entire Burnet Road Mobility Program is expected to reach substantial completion by summer 2028, according to Austin CDS officials.
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