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Seventh and Eighth streets getting safety improvements
Thursday, August 25, 2022 by Tai Moses
The intersections of Seventh and Eighth streets and the Interstate 35 frontage roads are getting a raft of mobility enhancements that will make traveling through area safer and more pleasant. Work crews have already broken ground on some of the planned improvements, which include:
- A new high-visibility crosswalk at Seventh Street and the northbound I-35 frontage road
- A raised median island on the northwest corner of Seventh Street and the northbound frontage road
- Driveway modifications in the area
- A new segment of bicycle lane and exclusive right-turn lane eastbound on Seventh Street
- Upgraded pedestrian infrastructure, including restriped high-visibility crosswalks and new Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)-compliant curb ramps
- Upgraded signal infrastructure, markings and signage
To find out about traffic lane closures while the work is underway, check Austin Transportation’s Facebook and Twitter pages. The fact sheet gives a handy overview of the entire project.
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