Reconstruction of Congress Avenue
CIP #850-607-4100-2800-6203
Summary
In June, 1993, the City Council approved $1.5 million for reconstructing the outside lanes of Congress Avenue with reinforced concrete to accommodate the additional weight of heavy buses. Capitol Metro is contributing $218,818 toward the project. The project includes overlaying the remaining four lanes of Congress Avenue with a new layer of asphalt.
Status
The Water and Wastewater Utility has completed the replacement of two water lines.
Issues
The City of Austin and the contractor are reviewing the contract and the changes which have occurred since contract was approved in June, 1993. Officials in the Dept. of Public Works and Transportation are also following planning that Capitol Metro is doing for light rail and bus routes to be sure that the new construction will be appropriate.
The City of Austin and its Dept. of Public works and Transportation continues to work closely with merchants and business owners on Congress Avenue regarding this project and other transportation issues. For example, there is widespread agreement that there should be no major construction activity on Congress Avenue from Thanksgiving until after the holiday shopping season.
Description
Whatever the specifications for the new contract include, whether for light rail or for buses on Congress Avenue, utmost consideration will be given to enabling customers and clients to reach businesses on Congress Avenue. Alleys will also remain accessible on weekdays for business owners, their employees and, most important, their suppliers. Sidewalks will not be obstructed at any time.
Basic Data
Project Contact: Celeste Cromack, Department of Public Works and Transportation, 499-7039
Project Manager: Sondra Creighton, P.E.; Department of Public Works and Transportation, 499-0655
Design Consultant: to be announced
Contractor: to be announced
Bid Opening Date: to be announced
Estimated Completion Date: to be announced
Amount Appropriated: to be announced
Estimated Construction Cost: to be announced
Revised Nov. 7, 1995
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