Aiming for a safer intersection, construction to begin along West Gate at South Lamar

Construction starts Monday, Oct. 30, along West Gate Boulevard at South Lamar Boulevard to reduce crashes in the area, which the Austin Transportation and Public Works Department’s Vision Zero team identified as a high-crash intersection. Enhancing sidewalk corners would lower cars’ turning speeds and reduce the distance pedestrians must cross, and other plans include raising the curb median and improving signage and striping for better visibility. Construction, which is funded by the 2020 mobility bond, is expected to last three months.