TRANSPORTATION UPDATES McKalla rail station on track for completion in 2024
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Work on Capital Metro’s McKalla Station near Q2 Stadium progressed on schedule in February and March. Station work caused local closures in the area Feb. 27-March 3 and resulted in service interruptions for riders. During these closures, drainage improvements and water line relocations were also worked on alongside the development of quiet zones to allow trains to travel in the area without blowing their horns, according to a CapMetro press release. Additional work was completed in the North Burnet neighborhood for double tracking of railroad tracks. This change allows trains to switch tracks if one goes out of service, limiting disruptions for users. McKalla Station is being built as part of Project Connect, a multibil- lion-dollar plan expanding Austin’s transportation infrastructure, including two light rail lines and multiple new bus routes. The project is intended to provide
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Crews worked on adding a second track to the rails in the North Burnet neighborhood in February and March.
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PROGRESS ON PROJECTS Capital Metro worked on several improvements in the area to prepare for the new McKalla rail station.
safer and more convenient transpor- tation to the area during events at nearby venues such as Q2 Stadium, according to CapMetro documents. The new station is scheduled to be operational by the 2024 Austin FC season, and additional work will take place near Rundberg Lane and Braker Lane in July to keep the project on track and on budget, according to CapMetro.
Double tracking for rails
Drainage improvements
Quiet zones
Water line relocations
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