Howard Lane Phase I Roadway and Drainage Improvements Project
Austin, Texas

Project Description

The Howard Lane Phase I Roadway and Drainage Improvements project incorporated the reconstruction and realignment of Gregg Lane, connecting Dessau and Cameron Roads. Identified on the CAMPO plan as a major arterial and designed as a MAD-4, the project covered approximately 14,000 linear feet.

Services Provided

The project passed through several existing uses and corresponding pavement cross sections. Near existing intersections and creeks, pavement cross sections included a raised island median. Cross section pavement through industrial and residential areas with potential future driveway cuts included a continuous center turn lane.  Agricultural area cross section pavement sections included a continuous, grass-lined swale median.

Greg Lane included a two-lane bridge over Harris Branch that served one lane of bi-directional traffic. After analysis of the structure, MWM DesignGroup’s Design Team recommended expansion of the bridge to accommodate two eastbound lanes of traffic, a bike lane and sidewalk, and construction of a matching bridge to accommodate two westbound lanes of traffic. The team performed the hydraulic analysis and floodplain modeling for the bridge improvement.

The Howard Lane Phase I Roadway and Drainage Improvements project required right-of-way and easement acquisitions from more than 30 parcels. MWM DesignGroup’s Survey Team performed all topographic and boundary surveys, as well as field notes and sketches for each acquisition.

Performed under the jurisdictions of both Travis County and the City of Austin, MWM DesignGroup interacted with stakeholders from both entities and successfully incorporated the design goals of all concerned for optimum results.