September 2024

Roy G. Guerrero Park Stabilization

Project Background

At more than $25 million, this project is the Watershed Protection Department’s largest erosion project ever. It will protect the ball fields at Krieg Fields, park roads, and nearby homes from ever-worsening erosion. In addition, it includes replacement of a pedestrian bridge that was washed away by floodwaters.

Concrete placement for a drop structure wing wall footing.

Completed Tasks

• Concrete drop structure construction on the east side of the creek has been completed.
• Earthen berms and rock rip rap to armor the banks have been completed.
• The pedestrian bridge has been fabricated.

Ongoing Tasks

• Concrete drop structure construction has switched to the west side.
• The pedestrian bridge is anticipated to be delivered later in the month.
• Construction remains within the project's budget with an estimated 75% completed thus far.

Work Hours and Timeline

City of Austin permitted construction hours are:​

• Monday through Friday: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., although people and trucks may begin arriving at 6:30 a.m.
• Saturday: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Construction started in August 2022 and is expected to wrap up by the end of this year, weather permitting.

Basin slab placement.

NOTICE:
For your safety and the safety of our workers, stay outside the safety fencing and do not enter into the construction area even when no workers are present. There is no access to cross the creek at this time.

Your patience and cooperation is appreciated!

For more information, visit Austintexas.gov/department/roy-g-guerrero-park-channel-stabilization