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City official explains need to fix Barton Springs Road bridge

There is an urgent need to move forward with repairs and expansion of the Barton Springs Road bridge leading into Zilker Park, Eric Bailey, acting deputy director of Capital Delivery Services for the city, told City Council’s Mobility Committee last…

Roads • By Jo Clifton • Nov 2, 2023

City makes Barton Springs Road safety improvements ahead of pilot

The city recently began work on a series of safety improvements to the crash-prone stretch of Barton Springs Road between Stratford Drive – inside Zilker Park – and South Lamar Boulevard, ahead of a yearlong pilot program that has prompted…

Parks • By Emma Freer • Jul 19, 2023

Replacement could be in the cards for historic Barton Springs Road bridge

Barton Springs Road bridge could get upgrades that include a widened bridge deck, two new bicycle lanes and pedestrian paths.   “It needs to be rehabilitated or replaced to ensure the safety and longevity as well as improved circulation in this…

Roads • By Andrea Guzman • Nov 17, 2022

City plan to replace Barton Springs Bridge runs into complications

The process is barely underway, but the city’s plan to replace the historic Barton Springs Bridge is already generating pushback from the historic preservation community.   Last week’s Public Works Request for Qualifications for a design consultant to replace the…

Development • By Elizabeth Pagano • Apr 24, 2014

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