Flood risk reduction project underway in north Austin neighborhood

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Orange and white construction signs are lined up on part of Mearns Meadow Boulevard in north Austin. That's the site of the Little Walnut Creek Flood Risk Reduction Project.The project's goal is to reduce flooding for houses and roads near Little Walnut Creek between Metric Boulevard and Rutland Drive.‘Austin is Flash Flood Alley:’ Prepare now for severe weather season, Austin officials warn"They did have a flooding a couple years ago, unfortunately. It was in the mi