January Drive Flood Risk Reduction Project Update
November 2025
The new storm drain system for the January Drive Flood Risk Reduction project was installed at the end of last month and is now operational. Crews have since been working to abandon the old existing water lines that are no longer needed, which will be completed this week.
Repaving Begins Next Week
On Monday, November 10, the paving process will begin. This will involve removing two inches of existing asphalt followed by paving two inches of new asphalt. The work will start on February Drive, proceed along January Drive, and then conclude at March Drive and April Drive. In total, the paving process is expected to be completed in approximately 10 days.
We kindly ask that community members do not park along January Drive beginning November 11 to allow the paving process to proceed as quickly as possible. Temporary no parking signage will be posted accordingly. Any residents needing access to the street while paving is underway can speak to the onsite inspector for assistance. Paving will be done in phases so as to minimize impacts and allow access to the newly paved road at the end of each day.
We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to ensure the project area is fully paved before the holiday.
Project Overview
This project will upgrade the storm drain system on January Drive to help reduce the risk of flooding. The new, larger storm drainpipe will help reduce flood risk for several homes, running between August Drive and the outfall on Walnut Creek off February Drive.
Project Objectives
- Reduce the risk of flooding from an undersized drainage system
- Bring new infrastructure up to current standards where possible
- Design system to be easily accessible for maintenance by Watershed Protection Department staff
- Preserve existing storm drain openings (inlets) where possible
- Restore buyout lots and prepare to transfer land ownership to the Parks and Recreation Department
- Minimize disturbance to existing outfall area and Critical Environmental Features
- Construction cost: $2 million
Planned Project Milestones & Anticipated Timeline:
- Request for Council Action: January 30, 2025
- Construction Start: May 2, 2025
- The contract allows 350 calendar days for completion of this project.
Notice:
Please note that as with any construction project, schedules are projected as accurately as possible, and all dates are subject to change due to the nature of construction and weather.
Reminders:
- This is an active construction site.
- For the safety of the public, unauthorized entry is not permitted.
- Full Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) must be worn by anyone in the construction area
- Your patience and cooperation are appreciated.
- City of Austin permitted construction hours are:
- Monday – Friday, 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.
- Weekend work as needed, based on schedule.
- Communities to be informed prior to any planned weekend work.
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