r/Austin • u/brain_spacey • 6d ago

PSA Lady Bird Lake Boardwalk Under I-35 Closed October 12–18

Heads up to Austin runners, walkers, and cyclists!

The Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail boardwalk under I-35 is closed October 12–18, 2026 due to TxDOT construction of the new pedestrian bridge.

If you’re planning to run, walk, or bike the full 10-mile loop this week, plan accordingly.

A few things to know:

Closure: Monday, October 12 through Sunday, October 18.

Location: South shore boardwalk at I-35.

Alternative access: South Lakeshore Boulevard east of I-35 or the trail entrance west of I-35.

After October 18: Access under I-35 is expected to resume, although portions of the boardwalk will have restricted access through early 2027.

I ran into the closure today and figured I’d save others the surprise.

Official source and detour information:
https://thetrailconservancy.org/visit/detours/

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u/TopoFiend11 6d ago

The closure will run from the old Joe's crap shack to the Amli South Shore. Good luck crossing 35 at riverside...

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u/Ancient-Food-2578 6d ago

oh man the joes crap shack reference is a deep cut. crossing 35 at riverside is such a mess even without construction i'd rather just turn around and double back

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u/RVelts 6d ago

I remember when it was a Landry's

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u/Juan_Calavera 5d ago

I remember when it was Magic Time Machine.

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u/Responsible-Beat9618 5d ago

I remember when it was Steak Island.

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u/BenTheHokie 6d ago

Yea it was an absolute disaster trying to bike that today. The closest crossings are wishbone and Congress if you're trying to avoid it. 

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u/brain_spacey 6d ago

yeah it's gonna be a real pain for the next week - hoping construction finishes on time 🤞I crossed over 35 back to the north side of the trail.

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u/aspicymeataballaaa 6d ago

god forbid you can’t use the trail in that exact spot for an entire week. try something different for fucks sake

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u/python_boobs 5d ago

The detour is a pain in the ass it's a good PSA post

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u/aspicymeataballaaa 5d ago

just proving my point that you can use another fucking trail in the entire fucking city for one week

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u/python_boobs 5d ago

Some of us commute on the trail and use it to get somewhere rather than just walking around for fun

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u/aspicymeataballaaa 5d ago

you can’t afford a car??? lmao. last i checked there’s a sidewalk going down riverside you can ride your wittle bike or scooter in

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u/python_boobs 5d ago

spicy spicy indeed

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u/brain_spacey 5d ago

😂 dude chill it's a post 💀

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u/YeaYNawt 5d ago

ur energy is off brotha

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u/Juan_Calavera 5d ago

Now I’m having flashbacks to before 2011.

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u/A_Skyless_God 6d ago

Cidercade has been open for 6 years and is very popular. I think it's safe to stop saying "the old joes crab shack"

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u/Aggravating_Cook_879 5d ago

lol the one time I was going to go for a morning walk! Glad I saw this

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u/[deleted] 6d ago

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u/Fenix512 6d ago

Ye Olde Crabbe Shack