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AUSTIN (KXAN) — In a July update, the city of Austin said construction on the Longhorn Dam Multimodal Improvements project continues.
The project will bring a new bicycle and pedestrian bridge to connect the Ann & Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail and a new underpass beneath South Pleasant Valley Road
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Aerial view of the construction of the future trail head at Canterbury Shores (City of Austin photo) -
Aerial view of the new underpass under South Pleasant Valley Road and the pathways that will connect to the adjacent walking trails (City of Austin photo) -
Longhorn Dam Multimodal Improvements Project (City of Austin photo)
So far, the city said it has completed:
- Eleven of the twelve bridge deck spans
- One of the three below-deck planters
- A camping deterrent near the section of the bridge connecting to the Holly Peninsula
- Pedestrian sidewalks east of the underpass
The city said ongoing tasks include:
- Grouted flagstone in the drainage ways of the underpass under South Pleasant Valley Road
- Handrails along the bridge
- Installation of the permanent irrigation system along the bridge and plaza
- Future trees being planted in the area
- Columns for the pergola above the plaza of the bridge
- Fabrication of the ceramic mosaic tile artwork in the underpass
According to the city, substantial completion for the project is expected in December.
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