Construction on W. William Cannon Drive in South Austin prompts traffic changes

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The city of Austin says these traffic changes will ensure the safety of the crews working on an urgent safety project.

Beginning Tuesday, May 30, the street's two outermost travel lanes in both directions will be temporarily closed between Menchaca Road and Woodhue Drive, about a half-mile stretch.

Drivers are advised to travel cautiously through the work zone and follow all traffic control signs. The city says these traffic changes will ensure the safety of the crews working on an urgent safety project. The city says the construction is for stabilizing the Mechanically Stabilized Earth retaining walls on the west approach of the W. William Cannon Drive bridge.

 

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