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Lamar Boulevard Bridge

CIP 825-607-2050

Summary

In 1984, voters approved a project to widen the existing Lamar Boulevard Bridge over Town Lake from 4 lanes to 6 lanes. This project will examine alternatives to improve vehicular, pedestrian and bicycle flow on Lamar Boulevard from Riverside Drive to W. 5th Street. The widening alternative would include modification to the existing railroad bridge and evaluation of options for the adjacent 3rd Street bridge. The bridge itself is within the jurisdiction of the State of Texas.

Status

Preliminary engineering is near completion. Collection of data and surveys of existing conditions are complete. The draft preliminary engineering report to identify alternatives is under review. A public meeting will be held September 12, 1996, followed by a public hearing in spring 1997. The City Council will be presented with the alternatives and results of public input before selection of an option on which preliminary engineering will be completed.

Issues

Federal ISTEA "Enhancement" funding ($953,252) has been approved for pedestrian/bicycle facilities, and $890,000 in Urban Street Program funds for street improvements.

$7.3 million in bonds have been authorized, but not issued, for this project. $724,000 has been sold for design. Additional funding authorization may be required for construction, depending upon the option chosen and detailed design information becoming available.

The bridge is officially designated as a historic structure. Approval by the State Historic Commission will be required.

Description

It is anticipated that the proposed project will widen South Lamar Boulevard, including the bridge, from Riverside Drive to West 5th Street. It will include modification to the existing railroad bridge and evaluation of the adjacent 3rd Street bridge to determine the need for replacement.

Basic Data

  • Project Manager: Richard Kroger, DPWT, 499-7219
  • Amount Appropriated: $8,002,000
  • Start (preliminary design): January 1995

    Revised August 28, 1996
    Back to the September 1996 Contents

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