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TxDOT says a 21-mile stretch of SH 130 is now a smart freight corridor with sensors and cameras to help autonomous semis navigate hazards. Regulators will vet authorizations.
A gas leak in northwest Round Rock prompted evacuations and road closures, with crews working to resolve the issue amid slowed gas dispersal due to weather.
TxDOT's Kevin Lenox applies military discipline to road maintenance, highlighting the risks facing workers and emphasizing safety and vigilance on the job.
CapMetro approved Transit Plan 2035, a 10-year blueprint to reshape Austin's buses and prepare for future light rail. Early rollouts start in 2026 with faster Rapid lines, park-and-rides and some route consolidations.
September 2025 data from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport showed a 3.87% increase in monthly passengers, a slight year-to-date passenger decrease, but a rise in cargo traffic and varied airline performances.
A weekly "bike bus" at Cedar Creek Elementary drew about 50 riders and parents, highlighting Austin's push to swap carlines for supervised group rides and ease campus congestion.
A box truck rolled over on southbound I-35 near Cesar Chavez Sunday morning, shutting the main lanes in downtown Austin. No injuries were reported and traffic was diverted.
TxDOT's #EndTheStreakTX campaign addresses a 25-year daily fatality record on Texas roads, urging safer driving and investing in infrastructure to improve safety.
Texas made major progress in highway projects in October, targeting improved mobility and safety in metropolitan areas, while demolishing Corpus Christi's old Harbor Bridge.
A water main break caused the closure of eastbound lanes on Riverside Drive in southeast Austin, leading to traffic disruptions. Repair timeline was uncertain.
Austin's airport faced its fifth ground delay due to FAA staffing shortages amid the government shutdown, with unpaid air traffic controllers affecting operations.
The FAA imposed a ground delay on flights arriving at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, affecting arrivals from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. with an average delay of 38 minutes.
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport participates in the Austin HOMEcoming festival, with Delaware North dedicating proceeds to support local musicians through the HOME nonprofit.
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