Austin Avenue Bridge

North fork closure redirects traffic to San Gabriel Village Boulevard and onto the I-35 service road before redirecting back to Austin Avenue.

North fork closure redirects traffic to San Gabriel Village Boulevard and onto the I-35 service road before redirecting back to Austin Avenue.

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What to know about upcoming Austin Avenue bridges construction

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
Construction to restore the Austin Avenue vehicular bridges over the San Gabriel River will start soon after Labor Day and could last until fall 2025. Lane closures and traffic detours will happen throughout the construction process as the 2021 bond-approved rehabilitation takes place. The $9.
Engineer Paul Hahn, right, speaks to residents about the details of business access and lane closures during a Meet the Contractor event on June 27. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Engineer Paul Hahn, right, speaks to residents about the details of business access and lane closures during a Meet the Contractor event on June 27. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

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Contractors detail future bridge work and traffic impacts

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
Construction on the two Austin Avenue vehicular bridges over the San Gabriel River will start this summer, and residents can expect lane closures and traffic detours as the bridge undergoes a bond-approved rehabilitation. Construction is expected to end in fall 2025.
Georgetown City Council is now pursuing the design for the Austin Avenue pedestrian bridge that includes spires as opposed to the cheaper option it previously considered. (Courtesy City of Georgetown)

Georgetown City Council is now pursuing the design for the Austin Avenue pedestrian bridge that includes spires as opposed to the cheaper option it previously considered. (Courtesy City of Georgetown)

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City council backtracks, changes design choice for Austin Avenue pedestrian bridge

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, April 1, 2024
After choosing to move forward with a simplified Austin Avenue pedestrian bridge due to budget constraints, Georgetown City Council changed their decision March 26 to move forward with a more dramatic and expensive bridge option that was well-liked by the majority of the council.
Georgetown City Council chose the first bridge design, which was the least expensive option presented and would cost about $14 million. (Courtesy City of Georgetown)

Georgetown City Council chose the first bridge design, which was the least expensive option presented and would cost about $14 million. (Courtesy City of Georgetown)

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Georgetown City Council chooses Austin Avenue pedestrian bridges design

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Friday, March 8, 2024
Georgetown City Council decided to move forward with a design for the Austin Avenue Pedestrian Bridge during their meeting on February 27, despite the council having to re-bid the project and some members reluctantly agreeing on a design.
The first concept would cost about $14 million and features no vertical height structures and an overlook over the river. (Renderings courtesy Rosales + Partners, Inc.)

The first concept would cost about $14 million and features no vertical height structures and an overlook over the river. (Renderings courtesy Rosales + Partners, Inc.)

Austin Avenue pedestrian bridge project faces financial constraints

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, November 30, 2023
As the City of Georgetown continues evaluating three proposed designs for a pedestrian bridge that would run parallel to the Austin Avenue bridge over the San Gabriel River, the city has learned a grant application to cover some of the project’s costs was rejected by the Texas Department of...
The first bridge design features a lower railing for pedestrians and cyclists. (Courtesy Rosales + Partners, Inc.)

The first bridge design features a lower railing for pedestrians and cyclists. (Courtesy Rosales + Partners, Inc.)

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City council reviews pedestrian bridge designs for Austin Avenue bridge

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, August 28, 2023
The Georgetown City Council was presented with the three final bridge design ideas for the Austin Avenue pedestrian bridge that will help connect downtown to other parts of the city and enhance the San Gabriel River greenbelt areas.
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