Winter Construction on the Capitol Complex Project Phase II

Snowy overview of Phase II on January 20, 2025. (Photos courtesy of TFC and JE Dunn.) Central Texas winters are milder than many parts of the country, however, we still experience freezing temperatures, ice, and snow. Weather events can potentially delay the work schedule, create work hazards, and affect the performance of construction materials. The […]

Construction Progress Updates | February 2025

1501 Lavaca State Office Building The ground level is complete. The project team is currently pouring the first elevated deck. The first level of the building will be completed in March. Utility work on west 15th Street and west 16th Street will continue for a couple of months. 1500 Congress State Office Building The project […]

Construction Traffic Updates

All sidewalks and crosswalks adjacent to the construction zone are closed. TRAFFIC SAFETY ALERT:  Drive defensively and slow down on 15th Street. Street and Sidewalk Closure: Saturday, February 22, 2025, Colorado Street between 16th and 17th Streets and both sidewalks will be closed for 24 hours. A mobile crane will be delivering heavy equipment to a […]

Pedestrian Updates | February 2025

Crosswalk barriers are in place with arrows pointing to safe sidewalk crossings. Please heed all safety warnings and follow the alternative safe sidewalk routes around the construction zone. Closed Crosswalks and Sidewalks CLOSED: North Side of 15th Street (next to the construction site). Use the crosswalks and sidewalk on the State Capitol side (south side of 15th […]

Neighborhood News | February 2025

Bullock Texas State History Museum Youth Art Month 2025 March is Youth Art Month, a nationally recognized program that emphasizes the value of art education for all children, encourages support for quality school art programs, and promotes the importance of art appreciation for all people. Sponsored in Texas by the Texas Art Education Association (TAEA), […]