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 week. The bridge was built in 1926 and expanded to four lanes in 1946. Bailey […]
Barton Springs Bridge
This is where Barton Springs Road crosses Barton Creek. The concrete arch bridge was built in 1926, is beloved by many, and its historic significance has been the source of some debate.
Posted inTransportation
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 a mixed response. The improvements include a reduction to one westbound lane between Azie Morton […]
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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 area for vehicles, pedestrians, bicycles, all the modes of transportation,” said Eric Bailey, assistant director […]
Posted inDevelopment
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 1925 bridge at the entrance to Zilker Park, as well as the Redbud Trail Bridge […]