January Drive Flood Risk Reduction Project Update
October 2025
Work on Phase 4 of the January Drive Flood Risk Reduction project along the intersection of January Drive and April Drive wrapped up at the end of September. Construction activity is set to progress to Phase 5 this month, which will stretch from the intersection of January Drive and April Drive to 11504 January Drive.
Please be advised to expect road closures and increased noise from excavation activity in the area. We would like to thank community members for their patience during the two water shutoffs that were needed to replace aging water lines within the work area. There are no additional water shutoffs planned at this time.
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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