Avenue N bridge coming fall 2026
Bridge construction is in progress on Avenue N in Marble Falls. Staff photo by Maci Cottingham
Construction of the new Avenue N bridge in Marble Falls is on schedule, but that still means a fall 2026 completion date and the continued use of alternate routes in and out of Meadowlakes. The street is a primary thoroughfare for residents of the gated city, which is sharing the project’s cost with Marble Falls.
Work began in April on a new, flood-proof bridge to replace Avenue N’s current low-water crossing. The project is in response to the October 2018 flood, when Backbone Creek overtopped the crossing and cut off access to and from Meadowlakes for residents and first responders.
The new bridge will have an elevated structure that is engineered to withstand a 100-year storm, a flood with a 1 percent chance of occurring in any given year.
Since construction began, progress has been steady, according to Marble Falls officials. Contractors are currently drilling and pouring piers for the bridge’s bent columns. Upcoming phases include installation of abutments, beams, wall panels, decking, and other structural components. The final stages will involve paving with asphalt, applying lane striping, and installing signs.
To minimize disruption to nearby neighborhoods, construction is generally scheduled Monday through Thursday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Additionally, crews are working to limit dust and noise by compacting soil and saturating the ground with water as needed.
Until work is completed, commutes in and out of Meadowlakes will be more challenging. Currently, traffic exiting the city is rerouted through Johnson Street, then Avenue S, and onto Second Street.
Despite these temporary inconveniences, Meadowlakes City Manager William De Roos acknowledged the broader benefit to the community.
“Right now, the project can make commutes to and from Meadowlakes a bit less convenient. In the long run, it will ensure that the main way in and out of Meadowlakes is always an option, regardless of the weather,” De Roos told DailyTrib.com.
Similarly, Marble Falls Mayor John Packer emphasized the importance of this long-term investment in public safety and infrastructure.
“We understand the Avenue N bridge project has created challenges for residents, especially those in Meadowlakes, but this investment is about long-term safety and reliability for the entire community,” he said. “Once complete, the new bridge will provide dependable access across Backbone Creek, improve emergency response times, and ensure that this critical connection is no longer cut off during flood events.”
The scope of the project includes approximately 614 linear feet of new bridge, 275 feet of roadway improvements, and a realignment of the Backbone Trail to accommodate pedestrian access. The majority of funding comes from the Texas Department of Emergency Management’s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, with costs shared between Marble Falls and Meadowlakes.