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San Antonio Express News

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Safety improvements on way for infamous stretch of Hill Country highway

TxDOT officials this week shared their plans for a section of Texas 46 in Kendall and Bandera counties where a number of fatal crashes have occurred.

Boerne, TX · 3d

KSAT 12

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D1 councilwoman ‘did not realize’ City Hall approved increasing tow fees for ‘predatory’ private lots

SAN ANTONIO – A San Antonio councilwoman says she did not realize a recent increase in towing fees also impacted the amount companies can charge for towing from private parking lots. City Council approved higher maximum towing fees as it looked for ways to address an anticipated $158 million...

San Antonio, TX · 2d
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18-Wheeler Flips on SH 130 Near Del Valle, Driver Airlifted as Lanes Jam for Hours

An 18-wheeler rolled over on southbound State Highway 130 near Moore Road in southeast Travis County early Friday, spilling debris across the roadway and forcing the truck's driver to be airlifted to a hospital. The crash, first reported around 5:13 a.m. between Moore Road and Von Quintus Road, triggered a shutdown of all southbound lanes that stretched into the morning commute.

Travis County, TX · 1d
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My Neighborhood News

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New SH 130 and SH 45 Southeast Truck-Routing Pilot Begins in Central Texas, Offering Alternative to I-35 Construction Traffic

A new Texas Department of Transportation pilot program allows certain permitted oversized trucks to use SH 130 and SH 45 Southeast, with the goal of easing freight movement around Austin's busy I-35 corridor.

Austin, TX · 3d

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Weekend I-35 closures near Eisenhauer and Walzem set for this weekend

SAN ANTONIO - Drivers should prepare for several weekend closures along I-35 as part of the ongoing Northeast Expansion project. The Texas Department of Transportation will close the southbound I-35 frontage road at Eisenhauer Road, southbound Exit 164 A and the northbound to southbound I-35 U-turn at Eisenhauer Road. These closures will take place from 11 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13 to 5 a.m. Monday, Nov. 15, depending on weather conditions.

San Antonio, TX · 1d

San Antonio Express News

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Traffic alert: TxDOT plans major closures on Loop 410 in coming week

The closures are being made as part of a $156 million project to realign many of the ramps and frontage roads around the interchange between Loop 410 and U.S. 281.

San Antonio, TX · 1d

KXAN

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Traffic Alert: Lanes of SB I-35 remain shut down after semi crash, spill

The two left lanes of southbound Interstate 35 near Braker Lane were shut down Friday morning after a semi-truck struck the guardrail median. No other vehicles were involved.

Austin, TX · 2d

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TxDOT warns of fall surge in pedestrian crashes as evenings grow darker

SAN ANTONIO - As evenings get darker after the end of daylight-saving time, the Texas Department of Transportation is urging drivers to be more alert for people walking, citing a spike in pedestrian crashes during the fall months. On Friday, TxDOT took to the streets with its 'walking billboards' campaign,...

San Antonio, TX · 14h

KSAT 12

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Elon Musk’s Boring Company to begin underground tunnel construction at Morgan’s Wonderland

SAN ANTONIO – Construction is set to break ground on a nearly mile-long underground tunnel at Morgan’s Wonderland. The project, dubbed Morgan’s Inclusion Tunnel, will connect Morgan’s Hotel and Wonderland. Elon Musk’s Boring Company is leading the construction. Watch the full news conference below:. Boring...

San Antonio, TX · 4d

The Texas Porch

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SH 130 Toll Rates Between Mustang Ridge and Seguin Change Nov. 11

New toll rates take effect Nov. 11 on the southern stretch of SH 130 between Mustang Ridge and Seguin. Here's what drivers will pay.

Seguin, TX · 3d

KSAT 12

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Via Link expanding across San Antonio

VIA Link, the city's on-demand transit service, charges $1.30 per passenger with no price surging, and it's expanding into more neighborhoods. Stone Oak is up next and it's set to be the biggest zone in the system, covering shopping areas and hotels. The service has already carried more than 2.5 million passengers since 2019, and VIA says the goal is to keep pickup times under 20 minutes. KSAT's team rode along with a driver in the Randolph zone who explained exactly how it works, and what you need to know before you book.

San Antonio, TX · 3d

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Damage, drainage and danger: Business owner wants TxDOT to fix up access to U.S. 90

BEXAR COUNTY, Texas – A west Bexar County business owner wants the Texas Department of Transportation to fix his access to U.S. 90, but the state agency indicated it’s not their issue. Jim Donohue, owner of Holiday Hills Christmas Trees, said this is the second or third holiday...

Bexar County, TX · 2d

KXAN

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Second public meeting set for FM 973 highway plans

Officials from TxDOT and CAMPO met with residents to discuss proposed safety improvements for FM 973 between Manor and Taylor. Due to high crash rates and projected traffic growth, the agencies are studying potential expansions. A follow-up meeting regarding the Highway 79 intersection is scheduled for Thursday, November 12, at the Dickey-Givens Community Center in Taylor.

Manor, TX · 3d

San Antonio Express News

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TxDOT wants your opinion on its $297 million plan to widen U.S. 281

The plan is to expand U.S. 281 from four to six lanes north of San Antonio. TxDOT will host a meeting Tuesday to seek feedback from the public.

San Antonio, TX · 5d

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San Antonio Councilwoman Wants Roadwork Alerts Before Drivers Get Blindsided

E. Hildebrand Ave. & McCullough Ave. — Approximate Site of SAWS Road Closures. Drivers and homeowners across San Antonio's District 1 who keep getting caught off guard by sudden lane closures and detours may soon get some relief. District 1 Councilwoman Sukh Kaur has proposed a citywide communication policy aimed at giving residents, businesses, schools, and commuters advance warning before emergency repairs, street maintenance, and major road projects upend their routines.

San Antonio, TX · 4d

KSAT 12

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Portion of Alamo Street temporarily closed downtown due to resurfacing work for San Antonio Marathon

SAN ANTONIO – Drivers traveling through downtown San Antonio should prepare for daytime lane closures along South Alamo Street this week. Alamo Street between East Commerce Street and West Market Street, near the Torch of Friendship, will be closed from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday for resurfacing work.

San Antonio, TX · 3d

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Abbott Road Widening Targets East Bexar Flooding That Strands Drivers for Days

Drivers along Abbott Road in East Bexar County know the drill: heavy rain hits, the road floods, and suddenly the only way out is a detour through FM 1518. Bexar County and the Alamo Regional Mobility Authority now have a plan to change that, with a widening project aimed squarely at the flooding and congestion that come with rapid growth in Saint Hedwig.

Bexar County, TX · 3d

KXAN

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Austin ISD facing shortage of bus drivers

Austin ISD is facing a shortage of bus drivers, according to Kris Hafezizadeh, executive director of transportation and vehicle services at Austin ISD.

Austin, TX · 3d

The Cool Down

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Texas school district cuts bus idling as it braces for $1 million fuel budget overrun

"That saves quite a bit of fuel."

Bexar County, TX · 4d

TripJaunt

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Austin Takes a Step Toward a Light Rail Link to Its Airport

Getting from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport into the city currently depends on roads and buses. The Austin Transit Partnership has now moved into planning for an extension of the city’s future light rail line to the airport, which could eventually let visitors reach downtown without a car. ([1]) The idea has been part of Austin’s transit

Austin, TX · 4d