Austin to pump $69M into roadwork projects, create jobs

From News 8 Austin, April 29, 2009...

The City of Austin is fast-tracking the awarding of contracts for roadwork and other projects approved under a 2006 bond election.

The program, Accelerate Austin, aims to move on more than $69.1 million in improvements within the next 18 months. The city held an orientation for businesses interested in the stimulus program Tuesday.

The city said the projects will help boose the local economy, creating about 300 area jobs. They also said the negative impact of the recession on the construction industry means the city could save some money.

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