Austin Water seeks $20.5M for IH-35 utility upgrades

Austin Water is seeking approval to negotiate and sign an agreement with TxDOT to relocate water and wastewater lines for the IH-35 Capital Express Central project between Holly Street and MLK Boulevard. Austin Water would pay up to $20,497,444 for infrastructure upgrades, while TxDOT would cover relocation, engineering, construction and reimbursement costs required for the roadway project. The work affects Districts 1 and 9 and is proposed for council action on Nov. 19, 2026.

Authorize negotiation and execution of an Advance Funding Agreement with Texas Department of Transportation for the relocation and adjustments of existing water and wastewater lines and appurtenances in conflict with the Interstate Highway 35 Capital Express Central Roadway Project Packages 3, 4, and 7, in the amount of $18,634,040 plus a 10 percent contingency of $1,863,404, for a total amount not to exceed $20,497,444. Funding: $20,497,444 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water.

Nov 19, 202626-3059: Authorize negotiation and execution of an Advance Funding Agreement with Texas Department of Transportation for the relocation and adjustments of existing water and wastewater lines and appurtenances in conflict with the Interstate Highway 35 Capital Express Central Roadway Project Packages 3, 4, and 7, in the amount of $18,634,040 plus a 10 percent contingency of $1,863,404, for a total amount not to exceed $20,497,444. Funding: $20,497,444 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Source documentPDF 1PDF 2