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BY JOEL VALLEY
BY JOEL VALLEY
6 months of delays ahead for Loop 150 bridge Motorists traveling through Bastrop can expect a new traffic pattern when crossing the Colorado River via the Loop 150 Bridge. Two-minute impact The move is necessary to accommodate the construction for the rehabilitation of the adjacent Old Iron Bridge, according to officials. “The Loop 150 Bridge will shift eastbound traffic into the center lane and close the lane closest to the Old Iron Bridge,” the city of Bastrop said in an announcement posted to social media. “The pedestrian walk will remain open. The adjust- ment, which does not include changes to west- bound traffic, is expected to last approximately six months, according to officials. Some context A kickoff event was held for the Old Iron
Bastrop denies North End Prairie appeal Bastrop City Council denied a vested rights appeal for North End Prairie after residents voiced their concerns about the development during a council meeting Aug. 19. Zooming in In early March, developers of North End Prairie submitted a vesting determination, also known as a “grandfathering request.” Five items were requested to be vested, including: • Parking: one parking spot per bedroom • Flood protection: reduction of impervious cover from 60% to 50% • Additional dwelling units: must meet parking and flood protection ratios • Tree protections: caliper inches were increased to align with the city of Bastrop Tree City
Residents ramp up for rodeo renovations Bastrop city staff will develop a compre- hensive plan for the Rodeo Arena at Mayfest Park, 25 American Legion Drive, Bastrop, after discussing with residents what improvements they would like to see. In a nutshell During a town hall meeting Sept. 3, City Manager Sylvia Carrillo-Trevino shared survey results, which suggested additional upgrades ranging from concessions and seating to parking, lighting and more. Stay tuned The amendments will be taken to Plan- ning & Zoning for consideration Oct. 3, and a public hearing will be held at Bastrop City Council on Oct. 28.
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1 Bastrop plans ‘monumental’ street renovations Bids will continue through September for the reconstruction of Linden, Farm and Water streets. A contract is expected to be awarded in October. 2 Bastrop may extend impact fee, streets as city grows Bastrop City Council will consider an amendment to its roadway impact fees ordinance in October, which charges developers for the construction of new streets. 3 CARTS launches all-in-one app for Central Texas riders Launched in August, the app affords riders more options and can be downloaded on most devices.
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Designation and reduce environmental heat • Tree survey: required and cannot be older than 2 years old Officials, who reviewed applicable regula- tions and sought guidance from legal counsel, determined that additional dwelling units, tree protections and tree survey could be vested, while parking and flood protection could not, according to city documents. The applicant received notice March 28 and appealed the decision July 23, according to city documents.
Bridge project July 26. The rehabilitation will cost $10.1 million and feature several improvements in addition to modern decorative lighting, including a concrete deck, the addition of steel truss compo- nents and railing. Notable quote “We’re going to get it done, and we’re going to get it done on time,” Bastrop City Manager Sylvia Carrillo-Trevino said during the kickoff event.
BASTROP 739 State Hwy 71 (512) 308-0250
ELGIN 1100 US-290 (512) 285-2741
GIDDINGS 1920 E Austin St (979) 212-4031
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