North Central Austin Edition | January 2026

Transportation

BY HALEY MCLEOD

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1 Congress Avenue Urban Design Initiative Project: Redesign Congress Avenue to be more pedestrian friendly. The first phase focuses on Cesar Chavez Street to Seventh Street. Update: Construction expected to begin early 2026. • Timeline: Phase 1: 2026–2027; Full project: 2026–2030 • Cost: Phase 1: $13 million; Full project: $29 million • Funding source: 2020 Mobility Bonds

2 I-35 Capital Express Central project Project: The multibillion I-35 overhaul. Update: Northbound I-35 frontage road right lane closed. Northbound I-35 Cesar Chavez entrance ramp closed. East side Levander Loop pedestrian trail closed. Southbound I-35 frontage road at River Street closed. • Timeline: 2025-2029 • Cost: $4.5 billion • Funding source: TxDOT and the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization

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