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Oilton, TX · Traffic & Transit
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LPD reports a train is blocking traffic
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A train is blocking traffic near 1400 Jefferson St. at the Jefferson/Santa Rita area, stalling westbound traffic. Drivers should expect significant delays on arterial streets heading toward downtown and the westside. Officials recommend using alternate routes if possible. Motorists are urged to use caution in the...
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Gas prices rise sharply, hitting delivery drivers hardest
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Gas prices are on the rise across the country, according to the American Automobile Association (AAA), with delivery drivers facing the biggest impact at the pump. The average gas price in Texas increased by more than a dollar compared to last month. As the war with...
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TxDOT: 16 active projects underway across Laredo district
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Texas Department of Transportation’s Laredo District says 16 active construction projects are currently underway across Webb and Duval counties. Among the largest is a $340 million North Laredo US-59 loop upgrade, which is approximately 40 percent complete and expected to finish in 2029. TxDOT...
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Laredo resident pushes city to drop Saturday parking meter fees downtown
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A Laredo resident is calling on the city to eliminate Saturday parking meter fees downtown, saying the current policy discourages visitors. Juanita Fontaine made the request to city officials, arguing that dropping Saturday fees would attract more people to the area. A 2024 survey found 69% of Laredo residents view downtown negatively, with parking cited as one of the top concerns.
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U.S. 83 southbound lane closure in Laredo for emergency road work
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A left lane on U.S. 83 southbound is closed for emergency road work near downtown Laredo, according to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). The closure affects the left lane of southbound U.S. 83, also known as Matamoros St., between I-35 and San Jorge Ave. TxDOT...
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Bus crash on Loop 20 causes traffic backup
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A bus and an SUV collided on Loop 20 around 5 p.m. Saturday, March 7, according to Laredo police. No injuries were reported despite visible damage to the vehicles. The crash caused traffic to back up on Loop 20 as crews worked to clear the scene....
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Laredo receives $58M for Santa Maria rail grade separation project
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Texas Transportation Commission awarded Laredo more than $58 million in state funding for the Santa Maria Rail Grade Separation Project on Thursday, Feb. 27. The allocation is the largest single award from the $160 million distributed statewide through the commission. The project aims to eliminate...
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Lane closure planned for U.S.-59 Loop in Laredo for sewer work
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - People traveling U.S.-59 Loop southbound between Jacaman and Arena Blvd. can expect a right lane closure for sewer main line installation. The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) announced the closure will be in effect from February 17 through March 16 during off-peak hours from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.
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Loop 20 crash near Laredo City Hall under investigation
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A crash near the 1100 block of Bob Bullock in front of City Hall Annex around 8 p.m. on February 12 caused southbound traffic to back up on Loop 20. The mother of one of the drivers involved in the accident said her son told her this was a road rage incident.
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Accident involving El Metro bus closes lanes in Downtown Laredo
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - An accident involving an SUV and an El Metro bus in Downtown Laredo has impacted traffic. The accident was reported by the Laredo Police on Tuesday, January 7, just before 6 p.m. It took place at the intersection of Houston St. and Salinas Ave. Police say...