May 2019 may go down in history as ‘monsoon May’. So far, the Austin area has received 17.8 inches of rain, about 50% of the average annual rainfall expected for the year. The good news is that we can ‘build in the rain’. The construction of 1801 Congress is almost four months ahead of plans, since the excavation was completed ahead of schedule. Although the heavy rains flooded the pit, the site is equipped with pumps and work continues on [...]
The month of May is memorable for Mother’s Day and graduation ceremonies. If you graduated from an Austin area high school or college, chances are you walked across the stage at the Frank Erwin Center. Located just a few blocks from the Capitol Complex, the Frank Erwin Center has also served as a live entertainment venue since it opened in 1977. Many popular headliners such as John Denver, Prince, Pink Floyd, and Sir Paul McCartney have played the Erwin [...]
Closed Crosswalks: MLK east bound crosswalk over Congress Avenue (in front of Bullock Museum) and eastern crosswalk over MLK at Congress (this is the Construction Zone exit.). MLK east bound at Brazos and at San Jacinto and both crosswalks over MLK at Brazos are closed. Use the eastern crosswalk at San Jacinto to cross over MLK. See the Safe Sidewalk Routes Map on wayfinding signboards at most intersections for best options. Lane closures for utility work will continue through May. East bound lane of [...]
Public Parking for State business visitors is available at the Capitol Visitor Parking Garage (1201 San Jacinto Blvd., Austin, TX 78701) Public Parking for tourists and visitors: ◦UT Brazos Garage – 201 E. MLK Blvd., Austin, TX 78712 UT East Campus – 1200 E. MLK Blvd., Austin, TX 78712 UT Manor Garage – 2017 Robert Dedman Dr., Austin, TX 78712 UT Trinity Garage – 1815 Trinity Street, Austin, TX 78712 UT Austin Public Parking – 2002 University Ave., Austin, TX 78705 UT Health Center Garage [...]
Blanton Museum of Art: Take advantage of the special events at the Blanton this month. Plan your visit for a Thursday and get free admission or come by after work on Fridays when the museum stays open until 8:00 p.m. Stop by and enjoy live music or a free public tour. For pedestrians crossing MLK, use the crosswalk closest to the Blanton Café and across from the Bullock Museum. For more Blanton news, subscribe to their newsletter here. Bullock Museum: [...]
Providing safe travel for State employees and visitors on sidewalks and campus streets is our primary focus for the Capitol Complex improvements. As you plan your daily commute or visit, please remember the following: Important Safety Reminders Plan extra travel time. Please be patient and cautious. Drivers: Please use slower speeds around the Capitol Complex and especially near construction entrances and exits. DO NOT ENTER THE CONSTRUCTION ZONE. Please respect the flagmen as they direct construction traffic in and out of the work [...]
Blanton Museum of Art: When walking along MLK Blvd between Brazos and Congress, please use the Blanton sidewalk (on the UT side of the street). The sidewalk on the south side is closed. Also, please use the cross walk closest to the Blanton Café and across from the Bullock Museum. Make plans to visit the Blanton on the “Third Thursdays’ for free admission. The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. for this special event. For more Blanton [...]
Reminder! ‘Look Ahead Project Maps’ Available: Detailed construction updates are now available on a weekly map. The TFC construction management team is now publishing weekly project maps with easy to follow updates on what to expect going forward. Follow the work in progress each week. Updated Maps will be posted every Tuesday morning. See the map and details here: https://www.tfc-ccp.org/project-overview/site-plan-schedule/ Utility Work: Expect detours and lane closures for the next few months, as the underground utility work proceeds. Colorado Street – [...]
The west side of Parking Lot 12 (San Jacinto side) will closed this month. Please use parking garages A, B or G instead. Parking Garages E and J are full. Please Use Garage A, B, or Q instead. More of Parking Lot 3 has been closed. Fleet vehicles parked on this lot will be moving to other parking locations. The entire lot will be closed on August 1. This will be the site of a new Central Utility Plant and a [...]
The Employee Parking Shuttle Pilot Program will end on April 19. Thank you to all those who use the shuttle service and have provided feedback. Through your participation and feedback, we are gathering important information on your transportation needs and desired solutions. At this time, there are not enough riders to keep funding the program, so shuttle service will end on April 19. However, we would still like to hear from you about your parking and transportation needs, so we are [...]
