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• New details emerge in I-35 crash that killed 5 in Austin one year later

  • Texas
  • I-35 Near Accident A

  • source: Bing
  • 21 views
  • Mar 20, 2026 12:07pm
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  A federal agency has released new details about the condition of a truck driver involved in a deadly crash on Interstate 35 that killed five people in an 18-car pileup in Austin last year. An ... Read More

• Traffic alert: Northbound I-35 mainlanes in South Austin to be closed

  • Texas
  • I35

  • source: Bing
  • 18 views
  • Mar 19, 2026 11:08am
  The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) will close the northbound I-35 mainlanes in South Austin on March 21. Read More

• Community questions MoPac Expressway expansion in South Austin

  • Texas
  • Mopac Expy

  • source: Bing
  • 18 views
  • Mar 17, 2026 09:52am
  Southbound traffic on the MoPac Expressway has become a daily headache for many Austinites, with worsening congestion turning routine commutes into long, frustrating drives. For longtime resident ... Read More

• Austin's MoPac South expansion sparks debate amid worsening traffic congestion

  • Texas
  • Mopac Expy

  • source: Bing
  • 25 views
  • Mar 12, 2026 8:18pm
  Environmental and transportation groups formed the Better MoPac Coalition to push back against the project. Read More

• Heavy traffic reported on Interstate 10, U.S. 69 in Beaumont

  • Texas
  • I 10

  • source: Bing
  • 24 views
  • Mar 12, 2026 2:18pm
  U.S. 69 southbound drivers can expect a traffic snarl between Austin Street and North Street. Traffic is also backed up on U.S. 69 northbound and is at its heaviest point near Fannett Road. Traffic ... Read More

• Austin 6th Street shooting: Waymo did not follow emergency traffic enforcement, officials say

  • Texas
  • S-austin-st

  • source: Bing
  • 26 views
  • Mar 12, 2026 2:09pm
  City officials said it took about half-an-hour to implement a steer-clear area for Waymo's autonomous vehicles during the 6th Street mass shooting on March 1. Read More

• I-35 northbound closed in South Austin near Slaughter Lane after early morning crash

  • Texas
  • I-35 E Northbound

  • source: Bing
  • 39 views
  • Mar 06, 2026 05:36am
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  A crash has shut down all northbound lanes of Interstate 35 just before the Slaughter Lane exit in Austin. Because the main lanes are closed, traffic is being forced off the highway at Exit 227 ... Read More

• Traffic woes expected as I-35 in Austin to close within hours, TxDOT warns

  • Texas
  • Austin
  • I-35

  • source: Bing
  • 31 views
  • Mar 06, 2026 04:21am
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  Drivers traveling along northbound I-35 will take exit 228 and continue through the SH 71 intersection before taking the next entrance ramp to merge back onto I-35. Those travelin ... Read More

• Burnet Road project tackles traffic and drainage woes

  • Texas
  • Burnet Rd

  • source: Bing
  • 27 views
  • Mar 05, 2026 1:04pm
  Construction is set to begin on Burnet Road in North Austin, which will include ADA-compliant curb ramps, shared use paths, pedestrian hybrid beacons, intersection and traffic light upgrades, and ... Read More

• Austin police investigate fatal crash involving pedestrian

  • Texas
  • Austin
  • TX-71

  • source: Bing
  • 25 views
  • Mar 04, 2026 10:45am
  Austin police are investigating a traffic death following a crash that involved two vehicles and a pedestrian on Sunday. Read More

• Crash blocks lanes near IH-35 and East 8th, snarling downtown Austin traffic Sunday

  • Texas
  • S Ih 35

  • source: Bing
  • 37 views
  • Mar 01, 2026 2:18pm
  A crash near IH-35 and East 8th Street is blocking lanes and slowing traffic in downtown Austin Sunday afternoon, officials said. Here's what drivers should know. Read More

• Traffic backups reported on I-10, U.S. 69 during rush hour

  • Texas
  • Vidor
  • I-10

  • source: Bing
  • 26 views
  • Feb 26, 2026 1:15pm
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  U.S. 69 southbound has its own backup between Austin Street and Harrison Avenue. Slowdowns can also be seen on U.S. 69 northbound, according to TxDOT traffic maps and cameras. There's a small snarl ... Read More

• Disabled 18-wheeler clogs traffic along I-35 North heading into Austin

  • Texas
  • I35

  • source: Bing
  • 51 views
  • Feb 25, 2026 06:54am
  There are several road closures farther north that are causing some moderate traffic hiccups heading into Austin. Those mentioned include the closure of West Woodland Avenue between I-35 and Eastside ... Read More

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Live Reports from the DOT's Twitter

• 1 day ago

  TxDOTAustin

  TRAFFIC ALERT: NB/SB I-35 between SH 71/ Ben White Boulevard and Slaughter Lane, varying nightly lane closures beginning Sunday, March 22 to Friday, March 27, from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m., for traffic barrier relocation. Lanes reduced to one lane in various locations. #ATXtraffic #My35 https://t.co/a3OlpMptcj

• 1 day ago

  TxDOTAustin

  TRAFFIC ALERT: MLK bridge at I-35 closed on Sunday, March 22, from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. to switch traffic to the north side of the bridge. (See map for new traffic pattern.) Pedestrian access will remain with officers/flaggers onsite. Plan ahead and travel safely! #atxtraffic #my35 https://t.co/QErA0gTm96

• 1 day ago

  TotalTrafficSAT

  Road construction. Roadway reduced to one lane in #NESide on I-35 (Northeast Side) NB between Loop 1604/Forum Parkway/Exit 172 and Olympia Pkwy/Old Austin Rd. Reported by Cameras #traffic https://t.co/UUKZ2x9VCU

• 2 days ago

  TotalTrafficSAT

  Road construction. Roadway reduced to one lane in #NESide on I-35 (Northeast Side) SB between Weidner and Thousand Oaks Dr/Exit 167, stop and go traffic back to Olympia Pkwy/Old Austin Rd #traffic https://t.co/UUKZ2x9VCU

• 2 days ago

  TotalTrafficSAT

  Roadwork blocking various lanes in #Downtown on I-35 SB between St Mary's/Camden and North Flores Street, stop and go traffic back to Austin St. Reported by @TxDOTSanAntonio #traffic https://t.co/UUKZ2x9VCU

• 3 days ago

  TxDOTAustin

  Traffic Alert: WB US 290 East to SB I-35 flyover and EB US 290/Koenig Lane to SB I-35 flyover closed 9 p.m. Friday, March 20 through 5 a.m. Monday, March 23. See map for detours. Expect delays. #ATXtraffic https://t.co/vTKckdU1rn

• 3 days ago

  TxDOTAustin

  TRAFFIC ALERT: Northbound I-35 mainlanes between Slaughter Lane and SH 71/ Ben White Boulevard, closed on Saturday, March 21, from midnight to 9 a.m., for work on elevated managed lanes. Drivers follow detour signs. #ATXtraffic #My35 https://t.co/KPXMdRGKOQ

• 3 days ago

  TxDOTAustin

  TONIGHT: Northbound I-35 upper deck will be closed tonight from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., weather permitting. Use lower deck. Northbound I-35 12th Street entrance ramp also closed. #ATXtraffic #My35

• 3 days ago

  TotalTrafficSAT

  Roadwork blocking various lanes in #Downtown on I-35 SB between St Mary's/Camden and North Flores Street, stop and go traffic back to Austin St. Reported by @TxDOTSanAntonio #traffic https://t.co/UUKZ2x9VCU

• 3 days ago

  TotalTrafficSAT

  Road work blocking two right lanes in #NESide on I-35 (Northeast Side) NB between Loop 1604/Forum Parkway/Exit 172 and Olympia Pkwy/Old Austin Rd, stop and go traffic back to Toepperwein #traffic https://t.co/UUKZ2x9VCU

• 4 days ago

  TxDOTAustin

  Update: All southbound and northbound lanes are closed. Southbound traffic is being diverted at Maha Loop Road. Northbound traffic is being diverted at FM 1327. #atxtraffic https://t.co/bsgL9W8B4d

• 4 days ago

  TxDOTAustin

  TRAFFIC ALERT: Northbound US 183 after FM 1327, all lanes closed due to a crash. Seek alternate routes and expect delays. #atxtraffic

• 4 days ago

  TxDOTAustin

  TRAFFIC ALERT: Howard Lane at I-35 will close Thursday night, March 19, from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. for bridge work, weather permitting. Eastbound traffic will detour to Parmer Lane. Westbound traffic will detour to Wells Branch Parkway. #my35 #atxtraffic https://t.co/LWQEHEyNM3

• 4 days ago

  TotalTrafficSAT

  18-Wheeler Rollover Accident. Two left lanes blocked. in #EastSide on I-35 NB at Frost Bank Ctr Dr, stop and go traffic back to Austin St. Reported by @TxDOTSanAntonio #traffic https://t.co/UUKZ2x9VCU

• 4 days ago

  TotalTrafficSAT

  Closed due to 18-Wheeler accident in #EastSide on I-35 NB between Frost Bank Ctr Dr and 410 East Connector, stopped traffic back to Austin St. Reported by @TxDOTSanAntonio #traffic https://t.co/UUKZ2x9VCU

• 4 days ago

  TotalTrafficSAT

  Closed due to 18-Wheeler accident in #EastSide on I-35 NB between Frost Bank Ctr Dr and Splashtown, stopped traffic back to Austin St. Reported by @TxDOTSanAntonio #traffic https://t.co/UUKZ2x9VCU

• 5 days ago

  TotalTrafficAUS

  RT @TxDOTAustin: TRAFFIC ALERT: Northbound US 183 Toll before FM 969, all lanes closed due to crash. Traffic is diverting to the frontage r…

• 5 days ago

  TxDOTAustin

  TRAFFIC ALERT: Northbound US 183 Toll before FM 969, all lanes closed due to crash. Traffic is diverting to the frontage road at the exit for FM 969. #atxtraffic

• 5 days ago

  TotalTrafficAUS

  RT @RMATIMCenter: UPDATE: Crash 183 Toll NB at FM 969 All lanes are blocked. #ATXtraffic https://t.co/NavKjrJzif

• 5 days ago

  TotalTrafficSAT

  Accident. Two left lanes blocked. in #NE/Selma on I-35 (Northeast Side) NB at Olympia Pkwy/Old Austin Rd, stop and go traffic back to O'Connor. Reported by Tip Line #traffic https://t.co/UUKZ2x9VCU

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