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Roscoe, TX · Traffic & Transit
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TxDOT Brownwood District Rural TIP Virtual Meeting gets underway, public comment sought
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Brownwood District is currently hosting an online virtual public meeting for the 2027–2030 Rural Transportation Improvement Program (RTIP). The Brownwood District includes Brown, Coleman, Comanche, Eastland, Lampasas, McCulloch, Mills, San Saba, and Stephens counties. This virtual meeting is an opportunity to learn about...
Breckenridge American
Hubbard Creek Reservoir Bridge to be closed for maintenance
Hubbard Creek Reservoir Bridge to be closed for maintenance News Staff Wed, 04/15/2026 - 1:48 pm (TxDOT, Contributed photo) A detour route for traffic after closure of the Hubbard Creek Reservoir Bridge which begins Monday, April 27. The Texas Department of Transportation maintenance of the bridge could take approximately one week to complete. X Thomas Wallner twallner@texaslocalmedia.com The Texas Department of Transportation will be performing routine maintenance on the Hubbard Creek Reservoir Bridge at the end of April that will require a full shutdown of the bridge.A TxDOT contractor will close all lanes of the bridge Monday, April 27 to perform the maintenance, which is expected to take approximately one week to complete. “However, if work progresses as planned and weather conditions remain favorable, crews may finish in as little as five days,” TxDOT said in a release. “During the closure, a signed detour route will be established for heavy truck and heavy/wide loads. Local motorists are encouraged to use this route or seek an alternative route.”TxDOT said a full closure of the bridge was not anticipated, but is necessary for crews to complete the maintenance work.The detours on both sides will have motorists travel north on either US 183
ktxs.com
Public invited to see model railroad layouts at 1802 Pecan St., meetings open weekly
ABILENE, Texas — For 35 years, the Abilene Society of Model Railroaders has been preserving and sharing the city’s railroad history, welcoming the public to see how the rails helped shape Abilene and the Big Country. The club marked the milestone this weekend with a special open house,...
BigCountryHomepage
North Abilene crash backs up traffic along I-20
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – A crash in north Abilene slowed traffic along I-20 Sunday night. The crash occurred just before 8:00 p.m. in the eastbound lanes near West Lake Road. Officials say a preliminary investigation indicates a red pickup collided with a white car as the white car was exiting the interstate. The impact caused […]
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Street closed in south Abilene due to gas leak
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – A gas leak has closed part of Beltway South in south Abilene. Authorities say the gas main was damaged Monday afternoon. As of 9:00 p.m., Beltway South is closed near the intersection of Buffalo Gap Road. Atmos Energy, Abilene police, and fire crews are on scene and following safety protocols as […]
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Abilene ISD faces $8M price tag to meet new school bus seat belt law
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – It would take more than $8 million to equip the Abilene Independent School District’s (AISD) full bus fleet with three-point seatbelts. With the passage of Senate Bill 546, which requires all school buses to have three-point seat belts, AISD Assistant Director of Transportation Zach Sneed spoke to the board about the […]
965therock.com
Why Is Driving in Abilene Texas Feeling More Dangerous Lately?
If it feels like driving across Abilene, Texas, has gotten more dangerous lately, you’re not alone. Many local drivers say traffic feels more aggressive, intersections seem busier, and distracted driving appears to be happening more often than ever. According to crash statistics from the City of Abilene, the city...
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Abilene gas prices climb as war with Iran continues
ABILENE, Texas — Drivers in Abilene are paying more at the pump as gas prices continue to rise while the war with Iran continues. KTXS spoke with some travelers about how these gas prices are impacting their plans and their wallets. “We've been in Tucson for three months, and...
The Abilene Reporter-News
Abilene's Loop 322 speed limit dropping
If you feel the need for speed, stay off State Loop 322 . Starting Wednesday, the speed limit on the nearly 7-mile stretch bordering the east side of Abilene drops from 75 mph to 65 mph, according to a press release from the Texas Dept. of Transportation. The change is a safety measure conducted in the wake of a comprehensive speed zone study recently completed on the highway, TXDOT said in a media release. More: Local barbecue joints play the blues as beef prices hit sour notes More: Greg Abbott, Trump highlight energy and economy Factors considered in those studies taken into account are roadway characteristics, development of the area, crash history, the flow of traffic and other mitigating factors. Signs announcing the change began to appear along the road on Feb. 23. Enforcement of the new speed limit will begin Wednesday morning. TxDoT said drivers should be aware of road signs at all times and be especially mindful of this new 65 mph speed limit. This article originally appeared on Abilene Reporter-News: Abilene's Loop 322 speed limit dropping
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Speed limit lowering on Loop 322 in Abilene this week
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – The speed limit on Loop 322 will be lowered this week. Beginning Wednesday, March 4, the speed limit for the entire stretch of Loop 322 will be lowered to 65 mph, down 10 miles per hour from the current 75 mph, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. “This safety […]