Nightly closures delayed for US 290 East, I-35 flyover bridge joint repairs
TxDOT has delayed nightly closures for bridge joint repair work to the US 290 East/I-35 flyovers until next week.
TxDOT has delayed nightly closures for bridge joint repair work to the US 290 East/I-35 flyovers until next week.
Bot Auto, Ryan Transportation to launch driverless truck route between Houston and Dallas in 2026
Houston-based startup Bot Auto is partnering with Ryan Transportation to launch fully driverless, overnight freight runs between Houston and Dallas starting in Spring 2026.
Houston-based startup Bot Auto is partnering with Ryan Transportation to launch fully driverless, overnight freight runs between Houston and Dallas starting in Spring 2026.
TxDOT, UIL announce ‘Saved by the Belt’ seat belt challenge for Texas high schools
TxDOT and the UIL have launched the "Saved by the Belt" challenge, offering a $5,000 prize to the Texas high school that gathers the most student pledges to wear a seat belt by Friday, February 27.
TxDOT and the UIL have launched the "Saved by the Belt" challenge, offering a $5,000 prize to the Texas high school that gathers the most student pledges to wear a seat belt by Friday, February 27.
Resident: roads near COTA are deteriorated, traffic conditions worsen during F1
A resident who lives near Circuit of the Americas in southeast Travis County says road conditions are so bad, he's had damage to his cars.
A resident who lives near Circuit of the Americas in southeast Travis County says road conditions are so bad, he's had damage to his cars.
Austin traffic: Closure to begin for NB I-35 frontage road north of Riverside Drive
A long-term closure on the northbound I-35 frontage road north of Riverside Drive will begin on Feb. 16, TxDOT said.
A long-term closure on the northbound I-35 frontage road north of Riverside Drive will begin on Feb. 16, TxDOT said.
Fatal crash shuts down parts of US 183, SH 71 at interchange: APD
A fatal crash has closed off parts of US 183 and SH 71 at the interchange near the Austin airport, says the Austin Police Department.
A fatal crash has closed off parts of US 183 and SH 71 at the interchange near the Austin airport, says the Austin Police Department.
Construction begins on Congress Ave redesign project in Downtown Austin
Drivers will see construction on Congress Avenue in Downtown Austin for the next year and a half.
Drivers will see construction on Congress Avenue in Downtown Austin for the next year and a half.
APD investigating deadly crash in Austin
The Austin Police Department is investigating a deadly crash.
The Austin Police Department is investigating a deadly crash.
'Wait this one out': TxDOT urges residents to stay home during Texas Winter Storm
Central Texas TxDOT crews began pretreating roadways on Wednesday and plan to continue 24-hour operations throughout the Texas Winter Storm.
Central Texas TxDOT crews began pretreating roadways on Wednesday and plan to continue 24-hour operations throughout the Texas Winter Storm.
94 fatal crashes in Austin leave 98 dead in 2025: report
It was a busy year on the Austin roadways which led to dozens of fatal crashes and almost 100 people dead and hundreds seriously injured.
It was a busy year on the Austin roadways which led to dozens of fatal crashes and almost 100 people dead and hundreds seriously injured.
Report: 98 deaths on Austin roads in 2025
It was a busy year on the Austin roadways which led to dozens of fatal crashes. FOX 7 Austin’s Jenna King breaks the numbers down.
It was a busy year on the Austin roadways which led to dozens of fatal crashes. FOX 7 Austin’s Jenna King breaks the numbers down.
Oil spill closes Kauffman Loop in Leander
An oil spill has closed the eastbound lanes of Kauffman Loop in Leander.
An oil spill has closed the eastbound lanes of Kauffman Loop in Leander.
Trinity County Sheriff issues holiday warning after drowsy driving crash
The Trinity County Sheriff’s Office is urging drivers to stay alert this holiday season after a tired driver crashed into an 18-wheeler early Thursday morning.
The Trinity County Sheriff’s Office is urging drivers to stay alert this holiday season after a tired driver crashed into an 18-wheeler early Thursday morning.
Adjustable speed limits popping up on Texas highways
The new additions are the result of legislation that was put in place largely due to a massive pileup during inclement weather in Fort Worth in 2021.
The new additions are the result of legislation that was put in place largely due to a massive pileup during inclement weather in Fort Worth in 2021.
Austin safety pilot program results show decrease in left-turn crashes with pedestrians
Austin's Vision Zero program started a pilot last year, putting up delineator posts and speed humps to try to reduce the number of left-turn crashes where pedestrians are hit. The results are now in.
Austin's Vision Zero program started a pilot last year, putting up delineator posts and speed humps to try to reduce the number of left-turn crashes where pedestrians are hit. The results are now in.
1 dead in crash on MoPac: APD
All lanes have reopened after a deadly crash on MoPac at US 183, police said.
All lanes have reopened after a deadly crash on MoPac at US 183, police said.
All I-35 SB lanes reopen after crash involving 18-wheeler
All lanes have reopened following a crash on I-35 involving an 18-wheeler. The crash caused traffic delays for several hours, police said.
All lanes have reopened following a crash on I-35 involving an 18-wheeler. The crash caused traffic delays for several hours, police said.
Avocado oil spill closes 15th Street exit on I-35
A "significant amount of avocado oil" shut down an exit on I-35 in downtown Austin Friday evening.
A "significant amount of avocado oil" shut down an exit on I-35 in downtown Austin Friday evening.
Texas study backs $24.5B plan to convert US 287 to interstate
The conversion, which would cost an estimated $24.52 billion, is projected to save drivers 44 minutes on average and relieve congestion on portions of I-10, I-20, and I-45.
The conversion, which would cost an estimated $24.52 billion, is projected to save drivers 44 minutes on average and relieve congestion on portions of I-10, I-20, and I-45.
Texas holiday travel and winter weather preparedness: TxDOT, AAA urge people to drive safe
The Texas Department of Transportation is urging people to be safe on the road this holiday season.
The Texas Department of Transportation is urging people to be safe on the road this holiday season.



















