Temporary Construction Notices
Partial Road Closure on Whitis Avenue: Nov. 3 - Feb. 21
There will be a partial, temporary road closure of Whitis Avenue, between Dean Keeton Street and 27th Street, from Nov. 3 to Feb. 21, 2026. This closure is necessary to facilitate construction activity for the new Whitis Court Residence Hall.
Project Location:
The construction site is located on Whitis Avenue between West Dean Keeton Street and 27th Street.
Impacts to Campus Community
Travel Impacts:
Whitis Avenue will be blocked off to through traffic daily from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the project site, which is located between West Dean Keeton Street and 27th Street.
Pedestrian and ADA Access Impacts:
The east sidewalk along Whitis Avenue will remain open to pedestrians, but the west sidewalk remains closed for the duration of construction.
Bicycle Impacts:
Bike routes located on the partial closure of Whitis Avenue will be closed. Cyclists are encouraged to use alternate routes during this period by referring to City of Austin Bike Map.
Parking Impacts:
The parking lot on the east side of Whitis Avenue will remain accessible.
Signage will be stationed at key locations to assist with wayfinding for traffic and pedestrians. Due to the fluid nature of construction, this information is subject to change, but we will do our best to provide timely communication if changes are necessary.
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Project Summary
The project entails constructing a new seven-story student housing facility for University Housing & Dining at the current LLA through the LLF buildings site on Whitis Avenue. The site will be fenced off all around, including the parking spaces along Whitis Avenue.
The Andres Construction trailers will be located on a portion of Lot 1 by the TSG garage.
Project Location: Buildings LLA through the LLF site of the existing Whitis Court across from Kinsolving.
Major anticipated outcomes/benefits/ of the completed project: This project will add 1,055 new student beds to University Housing & Dining.
The potholing aims to locate existing utilities for accurate connections by Andres Construction, supporting the future Whitis Court Residence Hall for University Housing & Dining (UHD).
Project Impacts
Pedestrian impact: The sidewalk along Whitis Avenue in front of the LLA through LLF Buildings will be closed throughout the project's duration. This work will affect pedestrian and vehicular traffic on Whitis Avenue. Barricades and flaggers will be in place to manage traffic and assist pedestrians.
Traffic impact: Southbound lane will be partially obstructed as the operation moves south to north on Whitis Avenue.
Bicycle impact: During the project, bicycle racks previously located in front of LLA through LLF will be temporarily removed, and the sidewalks in front of the LLA through LLF site will be inaccessible.
Parking Impact: The parking spaces in front of the LLA through the LLF Buildings will be unavailable. Whitis Avenue will maintain two lanes of traffic, although temporary lane closures may occur during construction. The Andres trailers will mainly affect the parking spaces and drive aisle of Lot 18 by the TSG Garage. Parking along the west side of Whitis Avenue will be impacted as the operation moves south to north on Whitis.
Contact
If you have questions about this project, please contact construction@utexas.edu.