Residents and visitors in Austin will again have access to Deep Eddy Pool starting March 11, nearly two months after it closed for repairs.

The gist

Deep Eddy Pool, located at 401 Deep Eddy Ave., Austin, is the oldest swimming pool in Texas.

The lap pool portion will open March 11, while the shallow end of the pool will open March 12, according to a news release from the city of Austin.

The pool was temporarily closed Jan. 8 for repairs and improvements, including repairs to barriers and upgraded deck lighting, funded by the Austin Parks Foundation.