The details
Known as the East Braker Lane Extension, the changes will add a four-lane roadway divided by a median with left-turn lanes at Taebaek Drive, with center turn lanes for vehicles turning on Taebaek Drive or Samsung Boulevard.
Updates shared by the city of Austin's Capital Delivery Services department on July 8 shared that waterline installation from Austin Water has been completed, as well as the construction of a retaining wall and work on a backfill and stormwater system.
Upcoming work will include backfilling against the completed retaining walls to reach the proper level, base placement for the road, and curb and gutter installation.
Also of note
The project will additionally add sidewalks on both sides of the street within project limits and a pedestrian crossing at Taebaek Drive, which will also be extended to connect to the incoming East Braker Lane roadway, according to the project’s website.
A protected bicycle lane will be added on the north side of the street, alongside an off-street bicycle lane on the south side of the street.
The project is expected to support the city’s Safe Routes to School improvements planned for Taebaek Drive in the future, according to the news release.
What’s next?
Construction work is scheduled for Mon.-Fri., 7 a.m.-7 p.m., as well as Saturday from 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Work initially began in February 2024 and is expected to be completed next spring, according to the city. For more information on the project, visit the city's project webpage.
- Completion in spring 2026
- Cost of $23.9 million
- Funding from city of Austin, state of Texas
