AUSTIN, Texas - If you love spending time around Lady Bird Lake, there are several new additions to look forward to.

Early next year, the Wishbone-shaped bridge will officially open, giving trail users a new way to cross Lady Bird Lake and access the city from a new view.

Wishbone bridge to open soon

The backstory:

After years of planning and construction, the Wishbone-shaped bridge on the east end of Lady Bird Lake is taking shape.

The bridge will provide a new connection for cyclists and pedestrians linking the Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail, and adding an underpass below south Pleasant Valley Road.

The $25 million project is funded through the 2020 Mobility Bond. So far, crews have completed installation of lighting, handrails, planters, and irrigation systems.

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