North Central Austin Edition | August 2025

Transportation

BY HALEY MCLEOD

Southbound Far West Boulevard exit closed The Far West Boulevard exit on south- bound MoPac will close starting July 20 as the 183 North Mobility Project progresses. What you should know This is part of the last phase of construc- tion closures in this area as the project nears completion in 2026. The exit will remain closed for the remainder of the year.

Lady Bird Lake trail access to be impacted The Lady Bird Lake hike-and-bike trail will soon include detours and construction zones as the I-35 bridge overhead is rebuilt. This segment of the project will reconstruct the bridge and add a new intersection at Riverside Drive and a pedestri- an-only bridge at Woodland Avenue. The details Since Aug. 10, construction has impacted the use of Lady Bird Lake, the Ann and Roy Butler Hike- and-Bike Trail and Boardwalk, as well as: • Edward Rendon Sr. Park at Festival Beach • Waller Beach at Town Lake Metro Park • Chicano Park • Norwood Estate Dog Park The rst of the trail detours will begin on the north shore of the lake near the I-35 bridge. Lake access under the I-35 bridges will periodically close.

Park closure Trail detour Existing trail New intersection

SPICEWOOD SPRINGS RD.

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Pedestrian only bridge

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