Austin commuters were met with significant disruptions on Research Boulevard as a vehicle fire caused closures and delays. As reported by the Austin Police Department, officers responded to the incident on Friday afternoon. The location was specified as the northbound lanes at the Braker exit ramp, where the burning vehicle had necessitated a closure.
TRAFFIC ALERT: Austin Police Department (APD) officers are at the scene of a vehicle on fire on NB Research Boulevard at the Braker exit ramp. Expect closures and delays. Find alternate routes. #ATXtraffic
— Austin Police Department (@Austin_Police) June 21, 2024
To inform the public and manage road safety efficiently, the Austin Police Department issued a traffic alert via social media. According to the Austin Police Department, "TRAFFIC ALERT: Austin Police Department (APD) officers are at the scene of a vehicle on fire on NB Research Boulevard at the Braker exit ramp. Expect closures and delays. Find alternate routes. #ATXtraffic."
