Little Walnut Creek Flood Risk Reduction Project
April 2025
The City of Austin’s Capital Delivery Services, in partnership with the Watershed Protection Department, are continuing with Phase 3 of the Little Walnut Creek Flood Risk Reduction Project. The project is moving northbound along Mearns Meadow Boulevard, with road closures proceeding between Mountain Quail Rd and Quail Valley Blvd.
Completed Tasks:
- Installed 13-foot-by-10 foot box culverts up to the Quail Valley Boulevard intersection on Mearns Meadow Boulevard
- Installed wastewater lines up to the Quail Valley Boulevard intersection on Mearns Meadow Boulevard
- Asphalt paving halfway between Mountain Quail Road and Quail Valley Boulevard along Mearns Meadow Boulevard
Ongoing tasks:
- Installation of the concrete junction box from 13-foot-by-10-foot box culverts up to the Quail Valley Boulevard weir structure
- Installation of the 8 foot by 6 foot box culverts from Quail Valley Boulevard weir structure towards the junction box
- Installation of wastewater lines, and service connection, along Mearns Meadow Boulevard up to Quail Valley Boulevard
- Road reconstruction along Mearns Meadow Boulevard
Construction Impacts:
- Final repaving will be completed at the end of the project
- Activities associated with clean-up along Mearns Meadow Boulevard
- Setup of traffic control measures at Quail Valley Boulevard intersection
- Noise, vibration, and dust are expected during construction
Reminders:
- The construction site is for authorized personnel only.
- Full Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) must be worn by anyone in the construction area.
- City of Austin permitted construction hours are:
- Monday – Friday, 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.
- Saturday, 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Note: work will be taking place every Saturday this month.
- Note: Monday – Friday: People and trucks arrive around 6:30 a.m. to start at 7 a.m.
Some trades may work 12-hour days but daylight hours only.
For more information, please contact:
Daniel Kankel, Project Manager
Daniel.Kankel@Austintexas.gov
(512) 974-7213
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