William Cannon Dr - Traffic Signal Upgrades in Austin, TX

The City of Austin Transportation and Public Works Department registered a project with TDLR in January 2026 to modify existing traffic signals at 600 W. William Cannon Dr. The scope involves adding audible pedestrian signals and related equipment in the Garrison Park neighborhood. The estimated cost for this renovation is $350,000. The project is located in Travis County, Austin, TX 78745.

STV Incorporated serves as the design firm of record for this work. Jesus E Lardizabal is the registered accessibility specialist associated with the filing. The project involves public funds and is situated on public land. The scheduled construction window began in April 2026 with a target completion date of June 2026. This timeframe represents a 61-day build period, which is shorter than the county median of 98 days for similar renovation and alteration projects.

Project Status and Comparison

The estimated cost of $350,000 is above the county median of $298,274 for TDLR-registered renovation and alteration filings in Travis County. The median size for such projects is 3,800 square feet, whereas this specific traffic signal upgrade is listed as 1 square foot, reflecting the nature of the infrastructure work rather than a building footprint. The project status is listed as Project Registered. No plan review or inspection has been recorded since registration, so whether the work proceeded as scheduled is not confirmed in the public record.

STV Incorporated has four other TDLR-registered projects totaling $17,163,675, primarily in Waco. The City of Austin Transportation and Public Works Department has one other registered project totaling $1,481,111, which is closed. Other registered renovation projects in the same area include Eberhart Place Apartments and Barton Ridge. The surrounding area includes businesses such as Ben White Automotive, DK Sushi & Seoul Korean Restaurant, and Wingstop.

According to U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates for ZIP 78745, the population is about 61,122. The median household income is $84,529, and the median owner-occupied home value is $459,100. Housing in this area is an even mix of owner- and renter-occupied units. Travis County had a unemployment rate of 3.9 percent in July 2026. City of Austin permit records show seven permits on file at this street address between November 2024 and August 2026, including electrical, building, plumbing, and mechanical permits.