East Austin Edition | May 2026

Transportation

BY COMMUNITY IMPACT STAFF

Ongoing projects

Ongoing projects

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1 Congress Avenue Urban Design Initiative

2 Burnet Road Corridor Project: Construction work is underway on Burnet Road from Koenig Lane to MoPac, including the realignment of Burnet Lane at Burnet Road, traffic signal upgrades, shared-use paths, crosswalk signals and drainage improvements. Update: City officials broke ground on the corridor in early March. • Timeline: March-late 2028 to early 2029 • Cost: $59.5 million • Funding source: 2016 Mobility Bond

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Project: Redesign Congress Avenue to expand sidewalks, add pedestrian amenity zones, upgrade bikeway barriers and add turn lanes for vehicle traffic. Update: Construction began Jan. 30. • Timeline: Phase 1: 2026–summer 2027; Full project: 2026–2030 • Cost: $29 million (full project) • Funding source: 2020 Mobility Bond

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MOPAC

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KOENIG LN.

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