The City of Austin wants to share the latest update on the William Cannon Drive corridor improvement project, which can also be found at AustinTexas.gov/WilliamCannon.
Upcoming Work
Starting Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2026, crews will shift an eastbound lane on William Cannon Drive east of Running Water from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. This temporary lane change is needed while crews install a new gate valve and fire hydrant. Waterline work will continue through the week of Jan. 12, 2026.
What to Expect
- Drivers should plan for extra travel time and use caution in the work zone.
- Work is scheduled during daytime hours to reduce rush hour impacts.
Why This Matters
Installing the new valve and hydrant will improve water system reliability and enhance fire protection for the community.
View interactive map
Project Overview
The William Cannon Drive Corridor Project is delivering mobility, safety, and connectivity improvements between Southwest Parkway and McKinney Falls Parkway.
Funded by the 2016 Austin Mobility Bond, the project includes:
- Additional travel lanes and intersection upgrades
- New and upgraded traffic signals and pedestrian hybrid beacons (PHBs or crosswalk signals)
- Shared-use paths and median reconstruction
- Drainage improvements and water line relocation
Crews are currently completing large-diameter water line installations and finishing the eastbound bridge. Work on the north side of William Cannon Drive is expected to begin soon, with overall project completion anticipated by Fall 2026.
For more details and to view the interactive map, visit AustinTexas.gov/WilliamCannon. If you have questions or concerns, please feel free to email WilliamCannon@austintexas.gov or call (512) 974-2300.
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