Southeast Austin Energy Upgrade
Power Line Replacement Project
Austin Energy is planning to replace a power line feeding a large portion of southeast Austin. The utility will tunnel below Lady Bird Lake to run two new power lines. The new lines will replace aging infrastructure currently feeding the area and will ensure reliable electricity for southeast Austin well into the 21st century.
Work will begin at Edward Rendon Sr. Metro Park and end at Peace Point at Town Lake Metro Park. The utility plans to begin this project in Summer 2024. The project is projected to be completed within seven months.
Crews will take all necessary safety precautions including the use of flaggers, fencing around entry and exit points, and signage and steel plates over ground holes.
Community Engagement
Austin Energy is working with the Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) and nearby residents and businesses to inform them about trail access and parking reroutes, lane closures and short duration outages.
- Download the Lady Bird Lake Project Fact Sheet (pdf)
- Hoja de datos de actualización de Austin Energy del Sureste (pdf)
Project Timeline
- Fall 2024 — Construction to tunnel beneath lake and install new power lines
- Winter 2024 — Construction complete and distribution lines energized
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Date last reviewed or modified: 06/21/2024