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Roscoe, TX · Traffic & Transit
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Potholes on the roads in Sweetwater have the community concerned
SWEETWATER, Texas — If you see a pothole, you might have to serve out of the way, which can be dangerous. Many people in the community shared their thoughts about these conditions. "Well, the city roads are kind of in rough shape, and in some of the interstate exits...
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183 North construction nearing completion
183 North construction nearing completion Alex Kielar Wed, 05/21/2025 - 6:33 am The US 183 North construction project is nearing completion as TxDOT crews began laying pavement on the northbound road Monday, May 12. The weather cooperated for crews to begin part of the final surface and final configuration of the project, which began in 2020. File photo X Crews contracted through the Texas Department of Transportation began laying pavement Monday, May 12 on US Highway 183 North as part of the final surface work to the road. With the weather hot and humid throughout the week, it was the dry conditions that were needed to get the work done and reopen the northbound lanes. A new traffic pattern began Thursday, May 15 as crews worked extensively during the hot days. The northbound lanes were reopened and final configuration work began on the southbound lanes, as traffi c shifted to the east side of the highway. In March, the project had been given a possible date of final surface and final configuration as Friday, May 16 by TxDOT Brownwood District’s Eastland Area Engineer Jordan Perry, and crews worked to make sure they landed near that date. As of press time,
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Traffic changes announced as Abilene's Cypress Street project enters final phase
ABILENE, Texas — The last phase of the Abilene's Cypress Street Improvement Project is finally underway. The City announced the final phase began Monday and is expected to be finished in a year and a half. The project began just over a year ago on April 8, 2024. During...
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Abilene resident faces transportation hurdles amid driver shortage
ABILENE, Texas — Some Abilene residents are struggling to get to critical appointments due to a growing shortage of bus drivers that’s impacting the city’s transit system. David Fikani, a local resident who relies on public transportation, says things have changed significantly since he first began using...
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VIDEO: Water line break disrupts traffic in south Abilene
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) — Traffic in South Abilene was impacted by a water line break Tuesday afternoon. Courtesy of the City of Abilene Just before 6:00 p.m., the City of Abilene announced that a water line break on Loop 322 at the Maple Street exit was causing traffic disruptions, and the area had been blocked off with […]
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Rebecca Lane roadwork begins to replace aging water infrastructure, causing lane closures
ABILENE, Texas — Construction has officially begun on Rebecca Lane. Beginning Monday, the road was reduced to one lane in each direction from Royal Crest Circle to Buffalo Gap Road to replace aging water infrastructure. The north side of Rebecca Lane is still accessible. The City of Abilene is...
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Cypress Street revamp enters Phase 3 with road closures and upgrades
ABILENE, Texas — The Cypress Street Improvement Project has entered Phase 3 as of May 19th. This phase focuses on upgrades from North 1st to North 5th Street, including better roadways, sidewalks, lighting, signage, and a new public sound system. Road closures include Cypress from North 1st to North...
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Rebecca Lane roadwork begins to replace aging water infrastructure, causing lane closures
ABILENE, Texas — Construction has officially begun on Rebecca Lane. Beginning Monday, the road was reduced to one lane in each direction from Royal Crest Circle to Buffalo Gap Road to replace aging water infrastructure. The north side of Rebecca Lane is still accessible. The City of Abilene is...
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US 183 project on track for mid-May completion
US 183 project on track for mid-May completion Alex Kielar Wed, 05/07/2025 - 6:33 am A view of US 183 North, whose two north-bound lanes have been blocked off for some time, awaiting final surface work. Photo/Alex Kielar The project being completed will be another step in improving the infrastructure of the city of Breckenridge, which recently saw the completion of the FM 3099 and US 180 intersection construction project. Photo/Alex Kielar X Following the recent completion of the FM 3099 and US 180 intersection construction project in mid-April, another construction project in the city of Breckenridge is nearing completion....
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CityLink's paratransit service hit by network issues and driver shortage setbacks
ABILENE, Texas — Many people in Abilene are concerned with the timeliness of CityLink and the paratransit service. However, the city said they’re aware of the concerns are not ignoring the problem. They're taking steps to fix it. A recent network disruption from a cyber incident put a...
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TxDOT updates status of US 183 North, FM 3099 road projects
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has provided updates on two major road construction projects in Breckenridge in an email received by Stephens County Judge Michael Roach on April 28, 2025. According to Jordan Perry, P.E., TxDOT’s Eastland Area Engineer, “As of Mid-April, traffic is in final configuration on the...
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CityLink driver shortage impacts Abilene residents needing timely medical appointments
ABILENE, Texas — Abilene residents rely on the CityLink transportation system to get around town. And the ADA van service is a lifeline for people with disabilities and health conditions. Lately, local residents, like Kelly Page, have been concerned with its timeliness. “CityLink bus is usually 20-30 minutes early,...
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My Son Took a Ride in an Uber With No Driver in Austin Texas
If you've been in the Austin, Texas area recently, you might have noticed some cars rolling around the State Capitol with no drivers. You're not going crazy, it's just a ride-share service where the car drives itself, no big deal. Uber Partners With Waymo In Texas. Ride-share king, Uber, has...
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US 180/FM 3099 construction complete
US 180/FM 3099 construction complete Alex Kielar Tue, 04/22/2025 - 10:27 pm The traffic signals at the intersection of US 180 and FM 3099 are now fully operational after operating as blinking red lights. X The construction on the west side of the city was completed by the Texas Department of Transportation’s Brownwood District last week, as the infrastructure continues to improve. Crews wrapped up the work on the intersection of US 180 West and FM 3099 near Walmart last week, with the south side of the farm to market road being open to traffic last Tuesday, April 15. A...
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My Son Took a Ride in an Uber With No Driver in Austin Texas
If you've been in the Austin, Texas area recently, you might have noticed some cars rolling around the State Capitol with no drivers. You're not going crazy, it's just a ride-share service where the car drives itself, no big deal. Uber Partners With Waymo In Texas. Ride-share king, Uber, has...
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Abilene City Council to discuss lowering speed limit near Wylie West Elementary Thursday
ABILENE, Texas — Abilene City Council will be meeting on Thursday to discuss several items. One of the items on the agenda is holding a discussion, public hearing, and taking action on amending Chapter 18, "Motor Vehicles and Traffic," of the Abilene Municipal code. They will be talking about...
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Abilene residents raise concerns over non-handicap drivers misusing parking spots
ABILENE, Texas — Jody Jones, an Abilene resident, said this isn’t a one-time issue. He said non-handicap drivers are parking in handicap spots without tags, place cards or consequences. “In north Abilene, both at apartments and restaurants, you see delivery drivers parked a lot in handicap parking spaces,"...
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How gas prices have changed in Abilene in the last week
How gas prices have changed in Abilene in the last week. Gas prices have gone up by about 9 cents per gallon since this time last month but are still down by nearly 50 cents compared to this time last year. The national average fuel price is about $3.17, with Abilene, Texas, seeing the cheapest metro-area prices at $2.54 and Salinas, California, with the most expensive at $5.17.