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More road construction? Upcoming Abilene projects aim to improve traffic flow & safety
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Recently, the Abilene Metropolitan Planning Organization met with various entities to discuss already-approved roadway improvement projects across the Key City. There is no shortage of stories from area commuters about the deteriorating condition of Abilene’s roadways. With recent population growth in our area, those roadways are seeing more wear and tear, […]
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Abilene starts South 14th Street rehabilitation project, urges drivers to follow detours
ABILENE, Texas — There is a street rehabilitation project happening on South 14th Street in Abilene. The construction is happening between South Willis and Sayles Blvd. RELATED | Road work on Pioneer impacts local businesses, 'I've been thinking about relocating'. KTXS spoke with Abilene's Director of Public Works, Max...
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Local businesses along South 14th see fewer customers as construction clogs access
ABILENE, Texas — If you’ve driven down down South 14th St. recently, you’ve probably noticed the lane closures and delays. That’s because the street's rehabilitation project began last week. On South 14th, business owners aren’t just dealing with noise, they’re dealing with fewer cars pulling in....
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Safety upgrades planned for crash-prone Abilene interchange
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – A major safety project is in the works for one of Abilene’s busiest interchanges after more than 140 crashes were reported there over the past five years. According to transportation officials, 144 crashes have occurred at the Sam Waldrop Interchange in southeast Abilene, where Loop 322 meets U.S. Highway 83/84. One […]
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7 month road project starts soon on South 14th in Abilene
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Construction on South 14th Street in Abilene is set to begin February 16 and is expected to last about seven months. Work will take place between South Willis Street and Sayles Boulevard. Drivers should expect lane closures and delays, along with the temporary closure of the Sunset Drive intersection. City officials […]
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Road work on Pioneer impacts local businesses, 'I've been thinking about relocating'
ABILENE, Texas — If you’ve driven down South 1st Street, or North 1st Street, you’ve likely seen the construction by the railroad on the Pioneer crossover. KTXS spoke with some local businesses and found out how this construction's been impacting them. "I'm frustrated," the Finance Manager at...
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Freeze leaves Abilene streets packed with new potholes
ABILENE, Texas — If you’ve been driving around Abilene lately, you’ve probably felt it before you even saw it. After last week’s freeze, drivers across Abilene said they’re swerving around new potholes just to get down the street. “Along Grape Street, starting from the Interstate...
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Abilene–San Angelo, TX – Winter Driving Safety Alert: Ice, Snow Cause Crashes Across Region Today
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Abilene, TX – Drivers across West Central Texas are being urged to slow down today as ice and snow create hazardous travel conditions, with numerous accidents already reported and more wintry precipitation still expected. According to the National Weather Service offices in Abilene and San Angelo, icy roadways have contributed to multiple crashes across the […] This content first appeared on CountryHerald.com and is protected by copyright law. Unauthorized reproduction, redistribution, or republication of this content, in whole or in part, without expressed written permission from Country Herald is strictly prohibited. Violators may be subject to legal action.
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See the latest winter weather road conditions in West Texas, Panhandle
Crews with the Texas Department of Transportation and cities have been working to treat roads as a winter storm settles in across West Texas this weekend. The latest road conditions around West Texas Still, officials warn that roadways around West Texas and across the state and region could be hazardous for travel due to ice and snow. Drivers are urged to monitor the latest road conditions at TxDOT's website, DriveTexas.org. By Saturday afternoon, highways across the Panhandle and South Plains were reporting snowy, icy conditions - especially on overpasses and bridges. Hazardous roadways included: Interstate 27 from Lubbock to Amarillo, reporting snow and ice on bridges and overpasses. TxDOT crews monitoring and plowing. U.S. 87 north of Amarillo, reporting snow and ice on bridges and overpasses Interstate 40 in the Panhandle, reporting snow and ice on bridges and overpasses U.S. 84 from the New Mexico state line to Abilene and points east, reporting snow and ice on bridges and overpasses. TxDOT prepares roadways, highways for winter weather Two days before a severe winter storm was predicted to hit Lubbock, crews began treating roads to reduce hazardous driving conditions. A mix of freezing rain, sleet and snow is predicted to fall
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Traffic slowed after collision at Abilene intersection
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – A multi-vehicle crash slowed traffic in south Abilene. Just before 8:00 p.m. on January 13, emergency crews responded to the intersection of South Danville Drive and Southwest Drive. Witnesses reported that three vehicles were involved. Traffic heading toward the southside Walmart on Southwest Drive was impacted as crews worked to clear […]
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S. 14th closure between Butternut and Sycamore begins today.
ABILENE, Tx — The City of Abilene says that Tuesday through Friday of this week South 14th will be closed between Butternut and Sycamore from 7 AM-5 PM while Atmos works on a gas line. The city is asking drivers to follow detour signs and use caution in the...
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Safety urged for New Year's Eve drivers: plan ahead to avoid DWI arrests
ABILENE, Texas — Many people go out to celebrate the new year, but if you plan on getting behind the wheel, safety should be your top priority. KTXS spoke with the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), Sgt. Marc Couch, about the simple steps you can take to avoid drinking and driving.
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SH 351 and FM604 intersection to become All-Way Stop December 29
ABILENE, Texas — The Texas Department of Transportation announced that beginning Monday, December 29 the intersection at State Highway 351 and Farm to Market 604 will become an all-way stop. TXDOT wants to remind drivers that when approaching an all-way stop you should:. Come to a complete stop. Yield...