William Cannon Drive corridor project
William Cannon Drive corridor project
About the Project
The City of Austin is improving mobility, safety and connectivity along William Cannon Drive between Southwest Parkway and McKinney Falls Parkway.
The current section under construction spans from Running Water Drive to McKinney Falls Parkway.
Funded by the voter-approved 2016 Austin Mobility Bond, the project includes roadway and intersection improvements, traffic signal upgrades, shared-use paths, median reconstruction, drainage improvements and related utility work.
Project Timeline
Construction is underway along William Cannon Drive, with substantial completion of this project span anticipated in early 2027.
- Spring 2023
Construction Began
Construction began on the corridor improvement project between Running Water Drive and McKinney Falls Parkway. - Current Status
Under Construction
Roadway, intersection, traffic signal, drainage and utility improvements are underway. - Early 2027
Anticipated Completion
Substantial completion of this span of the William Cannon Drive corridor project.
West Section
Southwest Parkway to US 290
Status: Completed
Completed Improvements
- Signal upgrades
- New traffic signals at Rialto Boulevard and Vega Avenue
- Bus stop improvements
- Curb-protected bike lanes
- Shared-use paths
Central-West Section
US 290 to east of Brodie Lane
Status: On Hold
Planned Improvements
- New crosswalk signal (pedestrian hybrid beacon or PHB) at McCarty Lane
- New traffic signal at Bannockburn Drive
- ADA-compliant crosswalk ramps at Bannockburn Drive
Central Section
East of Brodie Lane to I-35
Status: On Hold
Planned Improvements
- New traffic signals at multiple major cross streets
- New crosswalk signals (PHBs) at Lost Valley and Stephenson Nature Preserve and Outdoor Education Center
- Pavement & driveway upgrades
- Bus stop improvements
- Drainage improvements
- Shared-use paths
- Enhanced crosswalks and ADA-compliant crosswalk ramp upgrades
Central-East Section
I-35 to Running Water Drive
Status: On Hold
Planned Improvements
- Crosswalk signal (PHB) at Onion Creek Soccer Fields
- Crosswalk signal (PHB) at Rockridge Drive
Traffic signal improvements at Elm Creek Drive - Bike lanes and ADA-compliant sidewalks from Pleasant Valley Road to Dixie Drive
- Shared-use paths from I-35 to Pleasant Valley Road and Dixie Drive to Running Water Drive
- New bus stops at Onion Creek
East Section
Running Water Drive to McKinney Falls Parkway
Status: Under Construction
Completed Improvements
- Sidewalk and Shared-Use Path from Salt Springs Drive to Running Water Drive
- New traffic signals and intersection improvements at Running Water Drive and Janes Ranch Road
- Shared-Use Paths on both sides of William Cannon Drive from Running Water Drive to McKinney Falls Parkway
- Landscaping Enhancements, Drainage Upgrades, and street widening to add one travel lane each direction from Running Water Drive to McKinney Falls Parkway
- Upgraded traffic signal and intersection improvements at McKinney Falls Parkway
- Waterline upgrades and utility relocations to accommodate corridor mobility improvements
Contact
For questions or comments, please email MobilityBonds@AustinTexas.gov or call 512-974-2300.