Austin to weigh extra $9M for Barton Springs Road Bridge design work

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin City Council on Thursday will consider adding an additional $9 million to design work on the city's Barton Springs Road Bridge project.Council approved in December the recommended design alternative to replace the existing bridge crossing Barton Creek. That bridge — located near Azie Morton Road and Barton Springs Road — was first built in 1925 before a 1946 expansion. PAST COVERAGE: Austin OKs design work for Barton Springs bridge replacementCity officia