Construction Traffic Updates
Traffic Pattern Change Through May 12
Utility work to support the new buildings of the Capitol Complex will impact traffic patterns near State Garage E.
16th Street from Colorado Street to Lavaca: The eastbound lane of 16th Street from Colorado Street to Lavaca will be closed through May 12. Only the westbound traffic lane from Lavaca to Colorado Street will be open for travel.
All exiting traffic from Garage E should turn north (left) on Colorado Street. (Colorado Street from 16th Street to 15th Street will remain closed for the duration of the project.)
Active Construction: 15th Street between Congress Avenue and Lavaca Street.
The construction loading zone occupies the northern lane of 15th Street. Watch out for construction vehicles entering and exiting from this lane.
Please respect the flaggers and use caution if you must travel in this area.
Bird’s eye view: Follow our daily progress on the construction cameras of this project. Visit www.capitolcomplex.org to see our work.
For more information on the project, please reach out to us at info@capitolcomplex.org
Pedestrian Updates
Walking Routes
Need a map? Use the special sidewalk routes developed for this project. (Download a map here.)
Traveling from the Bullock Museum to the Capitol? Watch this video.
Look for the six foot, red, A-frame signs for a current map of the sidewalk routes around the construction. Use your smart phone to scan the QR code on the signs to open a pdf of the Capitol Complex Travel map you can take along with you.
Closed Streets and Sidewalks
All sidewalks adjacent to the construction zone are closed.
- CLOSED: Colorado Street between 15th and 16th Street is closed to through traffic, and all adjacent sidewalks are also closed. Use the sidewalks on the west side of Lavaca Street to travel north or south or use the covered sidewalk next to the Robert E. Johnson Building (REJ) building to travel north or south.
- CLOSED: Congress Avenue between 15th and 16th Street is closed, as well as adjacent sidewalks. Use the covered walkway along the REJ Building instead.
- CLOSED: Sidewalks on 15th Street between Lavaca & Congress (North) – Use the sidewalk on the Capitol side of the street instead.
- CLOSED: Sidewalks on Lavaca between 15th & 16th Streets (East and South) – Use the sidewalk along the William P. Clements (WPC) building instead.
Closed Crosswalks
- CLOSED: Congress & 15th Street
- CLOSED: Colorado & 15th Street
- CLOSED: Colorado & 16th Street (East, West, and South)
- CLOSED: Lavaca & 15th Street (East and North)
Where to Cross 15th Street
- Congress – Use the Brazos Street crosswalk.
- Lavaca – Use the west crosswalk closest to the Double Tree Hotel.
Watch your step! There is uneven pavement and detours in this area.
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