Rainey Street safety changes set to finish by this summer, where are we now?

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Permanent safety changes along Austin's Rainey Street near Lady Bird Lake are set to come in under budget, and work will begin on the remaining improvements between now and July.

Austin's Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) announced the plans for the permanent changes last July, and said the plan was to have the project completed by this summer.

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These permanent changes include lighting, fences and a sidewalk extension.