Public Works: Austin's Groundbreaking Team!

Building Austin's Facilities for Work or Play

Public Works manages the City's Capital Improvement Program projects through all phases of design, construction, and inspection. Projects range from the Austin City Hall to new swimming pools, fire stations and libraries.

• City of Austin Capital Improvement Projects
• City's Neighborhood Partnering Program
• Design and Construction Technical Resources
• Contracting Services
• Land Management & Real Estate Services
• City of Austin’s Sustainability Achievements in Municipal Buildings and Infrastructure

Building Austin's Transportation Network

The City of Austin's Public Works Department manages major road reconstruction projects, works on bicycle, pedestrian and urban trail projects - maintaining the City's network of roadways once they are built.

• Roadway Construction and Maintenance
• Neighborhood Connectivity Division:
  Bicycle, Child Safety, Pedestrian and Urban Trails Programs
• The Austin Transportation Department:
  Traffic, Signals, Road Closures and Ground Transportation Services

What's News in Public Works?

Find the latest news releases, stories and construction activities around Austin.

• Media Availability to highlight new traffic safety improvements for kids at Gorzycki Middle School - September 1, 2010
• Lamar Boulevard Lane Closures Begin August 26, 2010
• Bicycle and pedestrian improvements coming to Austin soon; as TXDOT awards almost $1 million to the city for public education and infrastructure needs