Preliminary Planning for the Redbud Trail Bridge Project Underway
In March, the research phase for the replacement bridge at Redbud Trail over Lady Bird Lake began. This project has been years in the making and is the result of increasing strains on the bridge due to flooding, population growth, the number of vehicles on the road and heightened use. Funding for possible construction will be identified in the near future.
The bridge, built in 1948, was not designed with today’s traffic in mind and has insufficient bicycle and pedestrian paths. The bridge is also nearing the end of its operational life. The new bridge will not only be able to handle current traffic requirements, but it will also provide enhanced multi-modal transportation options such as bicycle and pedestrian access.
To gather public input on the project, the City of Austin’s Public Works department, in conjunction with URS Corp, the City’s design firm, will begin a community outreach campaign with a public open house this summer. The bridge study and conceptual design are slated to continue through the fall of 2017, during which time the public will have a number of opportunities to participate in this exciting process.
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