Roy G. Guerrero Park Channel Stabilization
January 2025

The new pedestrian bridge.

CORRECTION TO THE SUBJECT LINE

The Roy G. Guerrero Park Channel Stabilization will reach substantial completion in spring 2025. The new pedestrian bridge will be placed in early February, weather permitting.

Once the bridge has been placed, crews will begin the revegetation process. The final concrete drop structure is anticipated to be completed in mid-February. The three concrete drop structures built in the channel will stabilize erosion by acting as steps that steadily guide water into the river. The new pedestrian bridge will be installed atop the second drop structure, supported by a 44-foot-deep foundation.

Completed Tasks

• The Roy G. Guerrero Park Channel Stabilization is 80% complete.
• The concrete drop structures are complete on the east side.
• West Drop Structures 2 and 3 are complete.

Ongoing Tasks

• The pedestrian bridge will be placed in early February.
• Revegetation is set to begin following installation of the pedestrian bridge.
• West Drop Structure 1 is 40% complete.

Concrete drop structure construction.

Background

Ongoing and severe erosion has been occurring along an artificial drainage channel, known as Country Club West, in Roy G. Guerrero Colorado River Metropolitan Park. The erosion rendered the original pedestrian bridge inoperable and now threatens the ball fields, trail, and surrounding parkland. Currently, the channel is too unstable to support a new pedestrian bridge. Areas near the Colorado River are especially vulnerable to erosion. Years of complex engineering analysis and design were needed to find a solution to the erosion threat in the park. This project is the Watershed Protection Department’s largest-ever erosion control project.

For more information about erosion along the Colorado River and City of Austin efforts to reduce future threats, watch the Colorado River Protections video.

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 in spring 2025, weather permitting.

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 are appreciated!