Toll runners beware: Travis County cracking down on repeat offenders
A new crackdown on toll runners in Travis County. FOX 7's Rudy Kosksi has more on the efforts to pump the breaks on the long list of repeat offenders.
A new crackdown on toll runners in Travis County. FOX 7's Rudy Kosksi has more on the efforts to pump the breaks on the long list of repeat offenders.
Williamson County begins construction on CR 200 improvements
The project includes reconstruction of CR 200 to a two-lane roadway with safety improvements including a center turn lane and wider shoulders.
The project includes reconstruction of CR 200 to a two-lane roadway with safety improvements including a center turn lane and wider shoulders.
Woman dies after auto-ped crash in Killeen
A preliminary investigation shows the woman was lying in the road in the outside lane for an unknown reason when a car traveling south hit her.
A preliminary investigation shows the woman was lying in the road in the outside lane for an unknown reason when a car traveling south hit her.
Fatalities on Austin roads have increased since COVID, city says
Through early October, there have been more than 90 traffic fatalities in Austin. That number is about a 30% increase from the same period in 2020 and a 37% increase from the same period in 2019.
Through early October, there have been more than 90 traffic fatalities in Austin. That number is about a 30% increase from the same period in 2020 and a 37% increase from the same period in 2019.
Austin officials asking parents to talk to teens about dangers of driving
Nearly one thousand teenage drivers in Austin were involved in car crashes last year. Nine of those were deadly.
Nearly one thousand teenage drivers in Austin were involved in car crashes last year. Nine of those were deadly.
Video: Driver reverses on Ohio interstate after apparently missing exit
“Don’t be this driver,” the Ohio Department of Transportation said in a Facebook post sharing the traffic camera footage.
“Don’t be this driver,” the Ohio Department of Transportation said in a Facebook post sharing the traffic camera footage.
Water main break causes road closure in Leander
The break happened at North West Drive and West South Street and the road could be closed all week or even longer.
The break happened at North West Drive and West South Street and the road could be closed all week or even longer.
Don't pass barricades at flooded low water crossings, officials say
FOX 7 Austin crews caught on camera people passing barricades and crossing the flooded low water crossing at Memorial Park in Round Rock.
FOX 7 Austin crews caught on camera people passing barricades and crossing the flooded low water crossing at Memorial Park in Round Rock.
FOX 7 Discussion: TxDOT wants to expand I-35 in downtown Austin
Austin Mayor Pro-Tem Natasha Harper-Madison joins Mike Warren to talk about the proposed plan to widen I-35 in downtown Austin.
Austin Mayor Pro-Tem Natasha Harper-Madison joins Mike Warren to talk about the proposed plan to widen I-35 in downtown Austin.
Person attempting to cross I-35 struck and killed by pickup truck
The incident happened around 6 a.m. on the I-35 northbound lower deck. The lower deck was closed for some time but has since been reopened.
The incident happened around 6 a.m. on the I-35 northbound lower deck. The lower deck was closed for some time but has since been reopened.
Killeen police investigating two separate auto-pedestrian crashes
Two people were injured and one was killed in two separate auto-pedestrian crashes in Killeen over the weekend.
Two people were injured and one was killed in two separate auto-pedestrian crashes in Killeen over the weekend.
South Menchaca bars start shuttle service to curb illegal parking
Bar owners at South Austin Beer Garden, Armadillo Den, Lustre Pearl South and Indian Roller found a solution to keep the Menchaca Road area safer.
Bar owners at South Austin Beer Garden, Armadillo Den, Lustre Pearl South and Indian Roller found a solution to keep the Menchaca Road area safer.
TxDOT says SH 45 bridge is structurally sound after washout
A FOX 7 Austin viewer sent photos of the structure damage and said this toll road needs desperate attention.
A FOX 7 Austin viewer sent photos of the structure damage and said this toll road needs desperate attention.
San Francisco considering congestion tax on high-earning drivers
The San Francisco County Transportation Authority is once again eyeing a tax on drivers in the busiest parts of the city's downtown, and has launched a study into a so-called "congestion pricing" plan as traffic begins to pick up following 2020's pandemic-induced lull.
The San Francisco County Transportation Authority is once again eyeing a tax on drivers in the busiest parts of the city's downtown, and has launched a study into a so-called "congestion pricing" plan as traffic begins to pick up following 2020's pandemic-induced lull.
Person dies following crash on W SH 71 in Bee Cave
ATCEMS says drivers should expect heavy traffic delays and road closures in the area.
ATCEMS says drivers should expect heavy traffic delays and road closures in the area.
TxDOT breaks ground on Oak Hill Parkway project in southwest Austin
More than half a billion dollars is being spent to expand a major corridor in southwest Austin.
More than half a billion dollars is being spent to expand a major corridor in southwest Austin.
Williamson County leaders break ground on Southeast Loop segment 1
Segment 1 goes from CR 138 at SH 130 to CR 137. Construction will begin in July and is projected to last approximately 18 months, says the county.
Segment 1 goes from CR 138 at SH 130 to CR 137. Construction will begin in July and is projected to last approximately 18 months, says the county.
Pedestrian killed after trying to direct traffic on Ben White Blvd
Austin police remained at the scene of a deadly auto-pedestrian accident for hours this afternoon.
Austin police remained at the scene of a deadly auto-pedestrian accident for hours this afternoon.
Transportation options to get to Q2 Stadium to watch Austin FC
Planning on heading to the new Major League Soccer stadium in North Austin? Here's what you should know on how to get there.
Planning on heading to the new Major League Soccer stadium in North Austin? Here's what you should know on how to get there.
TxDOT breaks ground on FM 2001 West realignment project
The project will realign FM 2001 along White Wing Trail from the curve east of County Road 118 to I-35 and widen the road.
The project will realign FM 2001 along White Wing Trail from the curve east of County Road 118 to I-35 and widen the road.