Nathan Bernier Austin transportation reporter KUT News
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Austin boaters concerned over narrow pass on Lady Bird Lake created by I-35 construction

TxDOT says the 75-foot-wide passage is needed to keep boaters away from construction equipment. Some daily lake users say the setup can be confusing from the water.

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A “Keep Out” buoy is pictured under I-35 on Lady Bird Lake on Feb. 5, 2026.
A “Keep Out” buoy is pictured under I-35 on Lady Bird Lake on Feb. 5, 2026.

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TxDOT says the 75-foot-wide passage is needed to keep boaters away from construction equipment. Some daily lake users say the setup can be confusing from the water.