Category Archives: City projects

Todd Lane construction begins

Posted on September 21, 2014 by burlyheights

A major improvement project on Todd Lane got its start on Sept. 15, and will transform a heavily traveled narrow road into a wider, safer street designed to handle automobile, bus, bicycle and pedestrian traffic. Southbound traffic is being detoured onto Woodward Street … Continue reading →

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Survey will help city prioritize projects in our neighborhoods

Posted on September 7, 2014 by burlyheights

In 2006, area residents helped decide what our neighborhood would be like in the future by working with the city on the East Riverside/Oltorf Combined (EROC) Neighborhood Plan. Now the city would like your help prioritizing the projects that were recommended during … Continue reading →

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Seminar: How to keep coyotes out of neighborhoods

Posted on December 17, 2013 by burlyheights

South Austinites like to keep it weird, but when things get a little too wild, it’s time to call in an expert. Lynsey White Dasher, Director of Humane Wildlife Conflict Resolution for the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), … Continue reading →

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Restriping to begin soon on Burleson Road

Posted on September 10, 2013 by burlyheights

Burleson Road is getting a facelift this week, starting with a resurfacing project that began on Monday. The City of Austin Public Works Department began laying down a new topping of tar and gravel on the portions of Burleson closest … Continue reading →

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Better mobility coming to Todd Lane, Burleson Road

Posted on August 15, 2013 by burlyheights

Clay Harris and Neil Kopper of the City of Austin Public Works Department talked with Burleson-area residents on Aug. 14 about upcoming projects to improve mobility for cars, bicycles and pedestrians on Todd Lane and Burleson Road. Todd Lane improvements Harris, the … Continue reading →

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Neighborhood meeting Wednesday: Todd Lane update

Posted on August 8, 2013 by burlyheights

Burleson Heights residents will meet with city representatives on Wednesday to talk about a project that will widen Todd Lane and add bike lanes, sidewalks and a roundabout at the new intersection of Todd, East St. Elmo Road and South … Continue reading →

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Riverside-Pleasant Valley intersection temporarily closing

Posted on August 8, 2013 by burlyheights

A repaving project on East Riverside Drive will block the intersection with Pleasant Valley Road for about seven days beginning Aug. 12. According to a City of Austin news release, during the project East Riverside will narrow to one lane … Continue reading →

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Preservation work can begin on South Austin landmark

Posted on August 4, 2013 by burlyheights

The City of Austin and a nonprofit foundation have signed an agreement to preserve a historic house at Riverside Drive and Interstate 35 and operate it as an events center. The 1922 Norwood House and surrounding grounds will be restored … Continue reading →

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Bridge could get better paths for cyclists, pedestrians

Posted on May 23, 2013 by burlyheights

The City of Austin has worked hard to improve infrastructure that helps pedestrians and cyclists safely get around town, but some big gaps in the network remain. With a boardwalk trail that will bring more bike and foot traffic to … Continue reading →

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Sewer line repairs coming in April

Posted on March 28, 2013 by burlyheights

A sewer main in Burleson Heights will soon be lined to repair damage caused by age and soil movement. The project will line about 635 linear feet of 8-inch sewer pipe that start at a manhole at 2802 Ware Road and … Continue reading →

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