Council approves $2.55M contract for Bell District shared-use path connecting to Brushy Creek trail
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Summary
Cedar Park council awarded a contract to Austin Underground to build a roughly 4,000-foot shared-use path linking the Bell District to the 183A shared use path and Brushy Creek Regional Trail, including a pedestrian rail crossing. Contract value not to exceed $2,548,692; construction timeline about 300 days.
The Cedar Park City Council on Sept. 11 authorized the city manager to negotiate and execute a contract with Texas Road LLC doing business as Austin Underground for the Bell District shared-use path project, not to exceed $2,548,692, with a contract duration of 300 days.
City staff said the project will connect the existing shared-use paths on the west and east sides of North Bell Boulevard and tie into the 183A shared-use path and Brushy Creek Regional Trail. The alignment runs along the north side of Brushy Creek Road for about 4,000 linear feet and includes a new pedestrian rail crossing. Funding for the project was provided through the city's 2022 bond program.
Engineering staff told the council the project scope goes beyond a concrete trail: work includes relocation of existing utility meter boxes, curb and gutter and drainage upgrades, reinforced concrete pipe (RCP) extensions under driveways, ADA-compliant ramps and landscaping restoration. Staff also noted the pedestrian rail crossing will require specialized subcontractor work and gate arms; the construction schedule anticipates significant coordination with CapMetro and adjacent projects.
Council members questioned unit-cost drivers; staff responded that the estimate reflects the full scope of work, coordination requirements and the need to meet ADA and drainage standards. Staff said specific driveways and the fire station approach will be reworked where necessary to meet cross-slope and transition requirements.
A resident comment in the record said the path will be welcomed by users of Bell Park and the library and looked forward to construction. The contract award was approved unanimously.
