Utility work to support the new buildings of the Capitol Complex will impact traffic and pedestrian patterns near State Garage E.
Street Closures
May 13 – June 2: 16th Street from Colorado Street to Lavaca (Westbound lane)
The westbound lane of 16th Street from Colorado Street to Lavaca will be closed from May 13 through June 2. Only the eastbound traffic lane from Lavaca to Colorado Street will be open for travel.
June 10 – June 23: 16th Street from Colorado Street to the Texas Capitol Mall
The westbound lane of 16th Street from Colorado Street to the Texas Capitol Mall construction site will be closed from June 10 through June 23. Only the eastbound traffic lane from the Texas Capitol Mall to Lavaca Street will be open for travel.
June 24 – July 7: 16th Street from Colorado Street to the Texas Capitol Mall (Eastbound lane)
The eastbound lane of 16th Street from Colorado Street to the Texas Capitol Mall construction site will be closed from June 24 through July 7. Only the westbound traffic lane from the Texas Capitol Mall to Lavaca Street will be open for travel.
Nightly Street Closures
May 28 – June 4: 16th Street and Lavaca Street Intersection
The intersection of 16th Street and Lavaca Street will be closed nightly between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. from May 28 through June 4 (excluding weekends). Please avoid the intersection during this time.
June 5 – June 14: 16th Street and Colorado Street Intersection
The intersection of 16th Street and Colorado Street will be closed nightly between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. from June 5 through June 14. Please avoid the intersection during this time.
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.)
Sidewalk Closures
May 28 through the end of 2025: Colorado Street Pedestrian Detour
Beginning May 28, a portion of the sidewalk mid-block on the east side of Colorado Street will be closed for improvements associated with Phase II of the Capitol Complex Project. The sidewalk is scheduled to remain closed through the end of 2025.
Please follow the sidewalk on the west side of Colorado Street adjacent to Parking Garage E to travel north and south on Colorado Street between 16th and 17th Streets. Follow the detour signs to safely cross the street using the crosswalks at Colorado and 16th Street and Colorado and 17th Street.
Walking Routes
Need a map? Use the special sidewalk routes developed for this project. (Download a map here.)
