TxDOT has finalized the contracts for the restart of the MoPac1 sound wall/managed lane project. The restart Open Houses are planned for September. The NEPA http://www.epa.gov/compliance/nepa/ environmental process will take approximately two years.
From the TxDOT MoPac1 website (http://www.dot.state.tx.us/project_information/projects/austin/mopac1/):
Project Resumes
After a two-year pause due to funding constraints, the MoPac [...]
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MoPac Soundwall Update: Public Input and Design Work To Resume
July 7th, 2010
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TxDOT to Apply Improved Surface to MoPac/Loop 1
July 5th, 2010
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Work has begun to apply an improved type of surface to MoPac/Loop 1 between Lake Austin and RM 2222. TxDOT crews will apply what is known as a Permeable Friction Course (PFC) that has a number of advantages over standard asphalt concrete pavement surfaces, including reduced risk of hydroplaning, significantly reduced [...]
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Brrrr! Freeze Reminders
December 4th, 2009
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The first of the freezing temperatures have descended upon Austin. Remember PLANTS, PETS and PIPES!!
Here are a few helpful tips to protect your property:
Before Freezing Weather
• Wrap all exposed pipes located outside or in unheated areas of the home.
• Remove garden hoses from outside faucets. Insulate outside faucets with Styrofoam cover, rags or paper.
• Make [...]
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No Lake Austin Lowering in January
December 4th, 2009
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Due to current drought conditions, Lake Austin will not be lowered this winter as originally planned.
The City of Austin submitted a drawdown request to the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) in October, hoping that fall rains would increase water storage in lakes Travis and Buchanan and allow for an effective drawdown. However, as of Nov. [...]
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Forest Trail & Stamford Way, Elton Lane & Griswold Lane – Street Reconstruction and Utility Adjustment Project
October 26th, 2009
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GROUP 8 STREET RECONSTRUCTION AND UTILITY ADJUSTMENT PROJECTS
City of Austin Contact Randy Harvey, Public Works Department Project Management Division randy.harvey@ci.austin.tx.us Office – 512-974-1585 Mobile – 512-964-3040
Design Consultant Lockwood, Andrews & Newman, Inc.
Group 8A – Forest Trail and Stamford Way – Street Reconstruction and Utility Adjustment COA Sub-Project ID – 7531.006
Full depth street reconstruction of [...]
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Neighborhood Habitat Challenge! deadline November 15th
September 4th, 2009
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[ November 15, 2009; 4:00 pm; 4:00 pm; ] Neighborhood Habitat Challenge! deadline November 15th
Fall is almost here and so is November 15th, which is the last day of the City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department’s Neighborhood Habitat Challenge! Is your neighborhood taking the 2009 Habitat Challenge?
These wildlife loving neighborhoods are putting out the welcome mat for beautiful butterflies and songbirds!
Copperfield Neighborhood Organization [...]
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Deep Eddy Pool Partially Closed Due To Drought
September 4th, 2009
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Drought affects wells at Deep Eddy Pool – Historic drought conditions have caused the two wells feeding Deep Eddy Pool to go almost dry, forcing the continued closure of the shallow portion of the swimming hole until groundwater levels rise. The deeper end of the pool will continue to be open daily for lap swimmers and others.
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NEW WATERING RESTRICTIONS Effective August 24!
August 22nd, 2009
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[ August 24, 2009; 12:00 am; ] Austin Water Utility to Enact Stage 2 Watering Restrictions
Beginning Monday, Aug. 24, the Austin Water Utility (AWU) will enact Stage 2 Mandatory Watering Restrictions because of the exceptional drought in Central Texas and recommendations made by the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA).
Stage 2 Watering Restrictions are in line with the 2009 Drought Contingency Plan authorized [...]
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WANG Press Release Concerning CR&P Planning Suggestions for Brackenridge Tract
July 1st, 2009
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July 1, 2009 Statement by August W. Harris III, President, West Austin Neighborhood Group (WANG): West Austin Neighborhood Group Deplores Brackenridge Tract Planners’ Suggestions and Continues to Seek Best Use for Core Suburban Spaces
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Austin Energy Power Saver Volunteer Program
June 24th, 2009
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Sign up for Austin Energy’s “Power Save Volunteer” program to help reduce peak demand during summer months…
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