Safety and Mobility Improvements: South Pleasant Valley Road
Safety and Mobility Improvements: South Pleasant Valley Road
About the Project
In Design
South Pleasant Valley Road Corridor Improvements
The City of Austin is working to address gaps along South Pleasant Valley Road while improving safety and mobility for people driving, taking transit, walking and biking.
The 6.3-mile stretch of South Pleasant Valley Road from Oltorf Street to Slaughter Lane is an important north-south corridor in Southeast Austin, but it is not a fully connected street.
Overview
South Pleasant Valley is broken along this corridor by gaps that prevent the street from providing better regional connectivity and addressing long-term needs within the corridor.
The City of Austin is working to address these gaps while also making safety and mobility improvements across the corridor for people driving, taking transit, walking and biking.
Learn More
For more information, see the South Pleasant Valley Road Corridor Mobility Plan.
You can also watch a video explaining how the City can repurpose lanes between signalized intersections to improve safety without affecting traffic flow or creating delays for drivers.
Project Limits Map
Project limits map for South Pleasant Valley Road corridor improvements.
LEGEND
Project Limits Construction Updates
Pedestrian hybrid beacon at Franklin Park: The City will install a pedestrian hybrid beacon (a pedestrian crossing with a signal) at the CapMetro Rapid Route 800 Franklin Park stop on South Pleasant Valley Road. (Construction: Spring 2026)
New shared-use pathways: The City will build shared-use pathways from Nuckols Crossing Road to William Cannon Drive and at the Stassney Lane, Palo Blanco Lane and Village Square Drive intersections. This project will also include improved bike lane protection along William Cannon Drive connecting to existing protected bike lanes at the Onion Creek Bridge and upgraded ADA-compliant bus stops on Stassney Lane. (Construction: Spring 2026)
Extension to Burleson Road: South Pleasant Valley will be extended to fill a 0.1-mile gap, connecting with Burleson Road just north of Ben White Boulevard. This four-lane extension will follow Country Club Creek Trail and include transit priority treatments, a raised median, All Ages and Abilities bicycle facilities and new sidewalks. (Construction: 2027)
Completed Improvements
Teri Road roundabout: The new roundabout at the intersection of Teri Road and South Pleasant Valley Road was completed in spring 2025. This phase of the project also included pedestrian crossings and protected bike lanes from Button Bend to Teri Road.
Bus, pedestrian and bike improvements: This work included a new pair of bus stops, a new pedestrian crossing and a protected bikeway serving Travis Association for the Blind and Franklin Park apartments from St. Elmo Road to Button Bend Road. The work was completed in 2024.
Dual left-turn lanes at William Cannon Drive: This initial phase of work was completed in spring 2023.
Contact
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