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Lamar Boulevard Bridge

CIP 825-607-2050

Summary

In 1984, voters approved a project to widen the existing Lamar Boulevard Bridge over Town Lake from 4 lanes to 6 lanes. This project will examine alternatives to improve vehicular, pedestrian and bicycle flow on Lamar Boulevard from Riverside Drive to W. 5th Street. The widening alternative would include modification to the existing railroad bridge and evaluation of options for the adjacent 3rd Street bridge. The bridge itself is within the jurisdiction of the State of Texas.

Status

A study of alternative routes is currently being conducted, and will be completed January 29, 1997.

Issues

Federal ISTEA "Enhancement" funding ($953,252) has been approved for pedestrian/bicycle facilities, and $890,000 in Urban Street Program funds for street improvements. This funding is available as long as constructin is contracted by August 1999.

$6.3 million in bonds have been authorized, but not issued, for this project. $1.7 million has been sold for preliminary and final design, management and environmental assessment. Additional funding authorization may be required for construction, depending upon the option chosen and detailed design information becoming available.

The bridge is officially designated as a historic structure. Approval by the State Historic Commission will be required.

Description

The proposed project will address capacity needs for pedestrians, bicyclists, and motor vehicles. Based upon ATS traffic projections and the Council-approved roadway plan, it appears that it will be necessary to add two lanes to Lamar Boulevard to address congestion, as well as improve pedestrian and bicycle facilities. This potentially includes modification to the existing railroad bridge and evaluation of the adjacent 3rd Street bridge to determine the need for replacement.

Basic Data

  • Project Manager: Richard Kroger, DPWT, 499-7219
  • Amount Appropriated: $8,002,000
  • Start (preliminary design): January 1995

    Revised January 9, 1997
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