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Thanks to Carol on Thrushwood for bringing this news to our attention.
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) will shut down the northbound US 183 to southbound Loop 1 direct connector ramp beginning at 9:00 PM Friday. The closure will allow crews to make repairs to sections of the structure that was damaged when a tanker truck overturned and burned last October. The accident resulted in superficial damage and did not compromise the structural integrity of the bridge.
An innovative hydro-demolition process will be implemented to improve the precision of removing the damaged concrete and speed up the repair process. The process uses high-pressure water to remove reinforced concrete on damaged structures. The underlying rebar remains undamaged after the process.
During the closure, traffic for southbound Loop 1 will be detoured onto the northbound access road to the turnaround at Capital of Texas Highway. Traffic will then return to southbound Loop 1 using the Capital of Texas entrance ramp.
The job is expected to cost around $320-thousand and traffic will be restored to normal no later than 5:00 AM Monday. Additional intermittent nightly closures will be necessary Sunday through Thursday nights to complete repairs on the concrete rail, bridge joints, deck drains and striping.
(Source: TxDOT)
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The following advisory was issued by the City of Austin today:
In response to a National Weather Service Heat Advisory for the Austin area, the City of Austin today activated its Special Operations Plan for Heat Emergencies which includes monitoring weather effects and increased public awareness outreach.
The heat advisory for all of South Central Texas and the Hill Country is from noon today until 10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 5.
The City has initiated Phase 1 of its plan which focuses on monitoring at-risk populations for increased risk of heat-related illness. When the plan was activated, there were no marked increases in heat-related illness and/or injury reported at local hospitals or through emergency medical services calls.
Residents are encouraged to do the following to cope with the extreme heat:
- Stay cool – Keep your body temperature cool. Stay in air conditioning as much as possible. Wear light-weight clothing and take cool showers and baths. Check on those most vulnerable twice a day.
- Stay hydrated – Because your body loses fluids through sweat, you can become dehydrated during extreme heat. Drink more water than usual, especially if you are working or exercising outside. Avoid alcohol and sugary drinks.
- Stay informed – Stay updated on local weather and watch for extreme heat alerts and tips. Learn the symptoms of heat illness at www.cdc.gov/nceh/extremeheat/warning.html. Learn more about extreme heat from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention at www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/extremeheat/heat_guide.asp
Many Austin residents will utilize fans to keep cool during the extreme heat. For more information on how to effectively use fans, visit www.austintexas.gov/health. The City’s heat plan has two phases. If there is a need to activate Phase 2, the City will notify local media and post updates on the City website at www.austintexas.gov.
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The City of Austin is developing a new comprehensive long range plan. Our Develolpment Committee has been monitoring this process.
The city is identifying areas to place high density development, and designating them as town centers. Mid-way through the process, an additional town center was placed on Anderson Lane at MoPac. We are concerned because this designation was not part of the plans originally presented to us for review, and was added without opportunity for discussion or consultation.
At the June 22 board meeting, the NSCNA Board of Directors unanimously approved the following policy resolution:
NSCNA opposes placement of Town Center designation at Anderson Lane at MoPac Expressway until appropriate studies have been conducted and NSCNA is included in the process.
The Board also asked the Development Committee to work with the Allandale Neighborhood Association (the neighborhood on the south side of Anderson), to draft a joint letter to the city. You may view a copy of the letter here.
We will be meeting with the City to understand how this designation was made and how it will impact our neighborhood.
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On Monday, July 4, the North Shoal Creek Neighborhood Association will celebrate Independence Day with its annual parade for neighbors and friends of all ages.Starting at 9:30 am, we’ll gather at Pillow Elementary. At 9:50, we’ll begin to line up for the parade, which starts at 10 am.
The parade will start in front of Pillow Elementary and circle the block around the school. Anyone can participate — on foot, on bicycle, and we usually have some small children in strollers or wagons. Of course, spectators are also important, so if you’re not up for the walk (or ride), we hope you’ll cheer on our parade from the sidewalks around the route.
After the parade, we’ll return to Pillow to enjoy games, face painting, snow cones, balloon twisting and some special Independence Day surprises.
We’ll also give out prizes for the best-decorated parade “vehicles,” and best costumes for humans and pets, so dig up your best red, white and blue couture for the event. We plan to wrap up around 11:30 am.
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Date: Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Time: 6:30 pm
Location: 8009 Rockwood LaneThe NSCNA Traffic Committee will be meeting to walk a few streets that might be in need of sidewalk repair, and to discuss the recommendations for sidewalk repair as part of the NPP Program application.
For more information, email Traffic Committee chair Jon Menegay at TrafficChair@nscna.org or call him at 751-0520.
