TxDOT to move bats of Walnut Creek Bridge to new home during reconstruction

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TxDOT to move bats of Walnut Creek Bridge to new home during reconstruction

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Bats living under the Walnut Creek Bridge in north Austin are being re-homed, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. TxDOT said since that portion of Interstate 35 was being reconstructed, the department was making a new home for the colony. “Throughout the years, TxDOT has worked to preserve the homes of colonies that visit Austin every year,” TxDOT wrote in a social media post. TxDOT said a biologist would help re…