Ban on late night concrete pouring extended Copyright by KXAN - All rights reserved Copyright by KXAN - All rights reserved Residents are unhappy with late night construction noises prev next

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- You have most likely heard the cacophony of the construction in downtown Austin.

Residents who live near construction sites are not happy about the continuous noises. Currently there is a ban on concrete pouring after 2 a.m.

However, the ban was set to expire on Thursday, March 31, but the Austin City Council decided to extend the ban until May 31, 2016. If the ban weren't extended, developers would have been allowed to pour concrete between 7 p.m. through 6 a.m.

The extension allows city staff time to finalize a new ordinance.

Late night pouring is beneficial for crews who need cool temperatures for proper curing of the concrete. Warm temperatures during the curing process present a safety threat for construction workers. The curing process is what protects the freshly laid concrete from moisture while crews try to control the temperature of the slab.