AUSTIN, Texas — Editor's note: The video above was published in 2019.
The City of Austin is expected to begin construction this week on the streetscape enhancements in the Red River Cultural District, one of Austin's most notable live music hubs.
The city council directed the city manager in 2017 to explore a variety of public infrastructure enhancements along Red River Street.
Improvements included in the project include sidewalk, curb, gutter and ADA ramp additions as well as landscape beautification and solar lighting enhancements throughout the area.
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“The Red River Cultural District is one of Austin’s crown jewels for live music. The collaborative approach between community members and city departments will ensure our investments enhance the experience for residents and tourists visiting this area,” Assistant City Manager Rodney Gonzales said. “These improvements will bring more opportunity for businesses to thrive as we welcome the sound of live music reverberating through our streets once again.”
According to the City, while construction is underway, Red River Street will remain open to traffic and access to driveways will be available unless specifically addressed with impacted business.
However, City officials advised people to adhere to the following considerations once construction begins:
- Do not park along the curb within the work zone between the hours of 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- To allow for proper curing/drying of the concrete, please do not use areas until the cones have been removed
- Follow all work zone traffic signs, cones and flaggers to help direct you
- Reduce speed; travel slowly and cautiously in the work zone
"We’re excited about the upcoming work to improve safety, visibility and walkability in the Red River Cultural District,” said Cody Cowan, executive director of the Red River Cultural District. “This work will greatly improve the experiences for all of our locals, musicians and visitors that grace this great live music district from the Convention Center to Waterloo Park!”
The construction is expected to be finished in the summer of 2022.
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