Walnut Creek trail growing a mile

Construction is scheduled to begin later this month on section 2A of the Northern Walnut Creek Trail. The work will extend the trail by one mile, from Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park to the Walnut Bluffs trailhead, just east of North Lamar Boulevard. According to the announcement, Section 2A “will provide a safe east-west route for people walking and biking with the construction of a pedestrian path beneath North Lamar Boulevard.” Council Member Leslie Pool said, “I’m excited to see this trail extension improve connectivity and increase access to our parks for residents in North Austin.” As city workers prepare the area for construction, neighbors and passersby “can expect to see crews installing tree protection near North Lamar Boulevard, conducting clearing, grubbing and erosion control along the trail route, and placing foundations for boardwalks and bridges.”