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22 Jul

Construction Update July 17, 2019

Safe Crosswalks To cross MLK Blvd. at: Colorado – use the north sidewalk to reach the Congress Ave. crosswalk in front to the Blanton Cafe. Congress (at the Bullock Museum) – Use the western crosswalk closest to the Blanton Cafe. Brazos (at the ERS Building) – Use the north side walk to San Jacinto, cross MLK Blvd. using the eastern crosswalk closest to the creek. San Jacinto (to go to the Capitol) – Use the eastern crosswalk closest to the creek. Closed Crosswalks Closed – MLK [...]

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09 Jul

“A Glorious Thing” – Reshaping the Capitol Complex

The Capitol Complex Project is transforming the area north of the Capitol. This signature project will: Reduce the cost of leased office space for state agencies currently housed throughout the city, by providing new office space within the Capitol Complex Improve the connection of the Capitol Complex with the surrounding business and cultural districts Create an iconic destination that celebrates the Texas State Capitol with pedestrian friendly streets and green civic spaces for events, music and recreation The Austin American Statesman takes a [...]

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05 Jul

Expect traffic congestion through the summer

Happening this week: Monday, July 8 at 9:00 a.m. – Brazos Street will be closed between 17th and 18th street for utility work. Access to State Parking Garage R will remain open on 18th Street and San Jacinto. Access to the WB Travis building from 18th Street will remain open. Flaggers will be on site to assist pedestrians and motorists through this intersection. The WB Travis loading docks will remain open and controlled by flaggers. Please be patient.

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05 Jul

Construction Update July 5, 2019

Safe Crosswalks To cross MLK Blvd. at: Colorado – use the north sidewalk to reach the Congress Ave. crosswalk in front to the Blanton Cafe Congress (at the Bullock Museum) – Use the western crosswalk closest to the Blanton Cafe Brazos (at the ERS Building) – Use the eastern crosswalk in front of the Brazos Garage San Jacinto (to go to the Capitol) – Use the eastern crosswalk closest to the creek Closed Crosswalks Closed – MLK Blvd. east bound crosswalk over Congress Avenue (in front [...]

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05 Jul

Parking Update July 5, 2019

ALERT for Garage R – The Brazos entrance and exit to Garage R will be closed starting on Saturday, June 22nd due to utility construction in the street. This entrance/exit will reopen on July 15. Public Parking for tourists and visitors: Capitol Visitor Parking Garage – 1201 San Jacinto Blvd., Austin, TX 78701 (2 hours FREE Parking is provided) UT Brazos Garage – 201 E. MLK Blvd., Austin, TX 78712 UT East Campus – 1200 E. MLK Blvd., Austin, TX 78712 UT Manor Garage [...]

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05 Jul

General Capitol Complex News July 5, 2019

Bullock Museum – There is a lot of summer excitement at the Bullock this month. On Sunday, July 7, HEB is sponsoring the “Free First Sunday” event. Enjoy free exhibition admission all day and explore the museum’s three floors of exhibits and artifacts. From 12-3 p.m. there will be special interactive activities for the kids. Or stay cool by seeing a movie. Choose from Spider-Man: Far from Home, An Amazon Adventure or Pandas. Visit the museum’s website for the [...]

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24 Jun

Traffic Pattern Alert – Two way traffic coming soon on 17th and 18th Streets between San Jacinto and Trinity

Happening this week: 17th Street & San Jacinto – On Wednesday, June 26, the City of Austin will change the traffic direction of 17th Street from San Jacinto to Trinity from a one-way street to a two-way street. In preparation for this traffic pattern change, the parking meters on the south curb of 17th Street (adjacent to Scholz Garten) will be bagged. The angled parking along this curb will be converted to parallel parking spaces. Look for new parking meters and [...]

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24 Jun

Construction Update June 21, 2019

Closed Crosswalks: Closed – MLK east bound crosswalk over Congress Avenue (in front of Bullock Museum) Closed – The eastern crosswalk over MLK at Congress (now the Construction Zone exit) Closed – East bound sidewalk along MLK from Congress to San Jacinto Closed – West side sidewalk along Brazos from MLK to 18th Street Closed – West side crosswalk over MLK at Brazos Closed – West side crosswalk over MLK at San Jacinto To cross MLK – Use the eastern crosswalk at Brazos and MLK or [...]

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24 Jun

Parking Update June 21, 2019

ALERT for Garage R – The Brazos entrance and exit to Garage R will be closed from Saturday, June 22 through July 15 due to utility construction in the street. Bagged meters – If you park at a bagged meter, you may be towed! More curb parking will be eliminated as utility work along the streets must be completed. Public Parking for tourists and visitors – Capitol Visitor Parking Garage – 1201 San Jacinto Blvd., Austin, TX 78701 (2 hours FREE Parking [...]

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24 Jun

General Capitol Complex News June 21, 2019

Bullock Museum – Got kids? Check out the summer programs at the Bullock Museum. Special exhibits, craft programs and a Summer Family Film Series will run throughout the summer. Toy Story 4 is playing at the IMAX® through July 1. The museum’s parking garage is on 18th Street and can be most easily accessed from Colorado street. Do not park in Parking Lot 19 which is for the exclusive use of buses visiting the Bullock Museum. Visit the museum’s [...]

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