Transportation
BY ANNA MANESS
Construction improvements for the Austin Avenue vehicular bridges in Georgetown are underway, with completion expected by the spring of 2026. The rehabilitation project for the two bridges that cross the San Gabriel River started Oct. 14. The existing two lanes in each direction on Austin Avenue—spanning from West Morrow Street and going to Second Street— will be reduced to one lane in each direction during construction. All lanes of the project will close overnight Monday-Thursday from 10 p.m.-7 a.m. Detours will be in place to direct traffic in the area, according to a city news release. Vehicular bridge work begins
What else?
The project looks to: • Address deteriorating bridge components • Improve safety and mobility • Provide effective connections to the surrounding trail network
Crews are starting construction on the west side of the bridges first before work begins on the east side. Hike-and-bike trails under the Austin Avenue bridges will remain open, but short-term trail closures could be needed in the future, per the release. The need to replace or refurbish the bridges was identified in 2014, and funding for the project comes from the 2021 Georgetown mobility bond, according to the city’s website. The project is separate from one that looks to replace the pedestrian bridge alongside Austin Avenue, according to previous reporting. In April, Georgetown City Council approved a contractor and a design for the $18.3 million pedestrian bridge. Construction will start in December 2025 and conclude in July 2027.
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SOURCE: CITY OF GEORGETOWN/COMMUNITY IMPACT
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