CapMetro to temporarily suspend CapMetro Rail Feb. 27-March 3 for McKalla Station Construction

A portion of Rutland Drive in the North Burnet neighborhood will also be closed

AUSTIN, TX (February 24, 2023) — CapMetro is suspending the CapMetro Rail Red Line from February 27 through March 3 in order to continue the expedient construction work on the new McKalla Station at Q2 Stadium.

There will also be a road closure on Rutland Drive from February 26 through March 1, where approximately 150-200 feet of the road will be completely closed in each direction from the railroad tracks. Businesses in the area have been notified of the upcoming construction and the road closure will not prevent them from conducting their daily activities.

In addition to building the new station, crews are working on double tracking and making other improvements to the North Burnet neighborhood, including drainage improvements, relocating water lines, and the development of quiet zones, which will allow trains to travel through the area without blowing their horns.

To provide minimal disruptions to our customers, CapMetro will operate a shuttle to serve Leander, Lakeline and Howard Stations before heading to Downtown Station. CapMetro also offers alternative bus service from all rail station locations that can take customers downtown, although not directly to Downtown Station.

There are no events at Q2 Stadium during the temporary suspension.

McKalla Station is scheduled to be operational by the 2024 Austin FC season, providing better and safer access to Q2 stadium and the surrounding North Burnet neighborhood. Additional construction work will take place periodically through July, primarily affecting Rundberg Lane and the Braker Lane area, in order to complete the project on time and on budget.

The agency has notified all businesses and residents in the area of the upcoming construction work via postcards, block-walking and signage.

Customers who need extra assistance throughout the construction are asked to call our Customer Service GO Line at 512-474-1200.

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MEDIA CONTACT: 
Tawaun Cole
CCR-Communications@CapMetro.org

Blythe Nebeker
CCR-Communications@CapMetro.org