Nathan Bernier Austin transportation reporter KUT News
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TxDOT tells Austin to sign boardwalk deal or lose $25 million

Construction on the boardwalk has not begun. Public records show the project has been slowed by behind-the-scenes disputes over who would control the money.

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Runners and bicyclists travel through the congested “pinch point” along the Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail in front of the Hyatt on Monday, Feb. 9, 2026.
Runners and bicyclists travel through the congested “pinch point” along the Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail in front of the Hyatt on Monday, Feb. 9, 2026.

Construction on the boardwalk has not begun. Public records show the project has been slowed by behind-the-scenes disputes over who would control the money.