Hike and bike trail at both ends is re-routed to allow room for construction. Drilled piers are under way in water and on land at the north and south shores. A barge has been installed in Town Lake to drill piers in water. A material barge moves from the shore to the drilling barge on regular basis. A central path in the river is kept open for all river traffic.
Signs are in place and lights are installed for safety of lake and shore users.
Construction is expected to last for one year. The proposed project will address capacity needs for pedestrians and bicyclists at the Lamar Boulevard Bridge and connect the hike and bike trails at north and south end. The entire bridge is wheel chair accessible. Phase Two includes the extension from the bridge at South end of Cesar Chavez to the intersection of 5th and Lamar. Union Pacific Railroad will not allow at grade crossing.