Options
Directory \| Departments \| FAQ \| Links \| Site Map \| Help \| Contact Us

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. On March 6, 1997 the City Council voted to proceed with pedestrian and bicycle improvements only. This project will examine alternatives to improve pedestrian and bicycle facilities at the Lamar Boulevard Bridge over Town Lake.

Status

The Environmental Assessment has been submitted. An idea competition will begin in Spring, 1998 to obtain input on facilities.

Issues

Federal ISTEA "Enhancement" funding ($953,252) has been approved for pedestrian/bicycle facilities. This funding is available as long as construction 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.

The bridge is officially designated as a historic structure. The Texas State Historical Commission must find that proposed facilities have no adverse impact to the bridge for the City to be able to use Federal enhancement funds. So far, anything touching the bridge has been unacceptable to the Texas State Historical Commission.

Description

The proposed project will address capacity needs for pedestrians and bicyclists at the Lamar Boulevard Bridge.

Basic Data

Project Manager: Richard Kroger, Department of Public Works and Transportation, 499-7219

Amount Appropriated: $8,002,000

Start (preliminary design): January 1995

Revised January 27, 1998

Back to the January 1998 Contents


	Austin City Connection - The Official Web site of the City of Austin
	Contact Us: Send Email or 512-974-6418.
	Legal Notices \| Privacy Statement
	© 1995 City of Austin, Texas. All Rights Reserved.
	P.O. Box 1088, Austin, TX 78767 (512) 974-2000