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Construction work on Westlake Drive and Cedar Street is expected to wrap up in 2026. (Grace Dickens/Community Impact)

TxDOT shares Loop 360 construction updates

By Karoline Pfeil

The Westlake Drive Loop 360 crossover is currently closed for excavation work and bridge construction. Loop 360 mainlines remain open.

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The city updated its residents on traffic disruptions in a news release shared June 10. (Community Impact Staff)

Road work causes traffic flow changes in ...

Improvements are being planned in coordination with TxDOT’s RM 620 widening project. (Karoline Pfeil/Community Impact)

Road and intersection improvements coming soon to ...

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TxDOT narrows scope of Hwy. 71 Safety ...

Patrons can use the free Zilker shuttle bus service to travel from the Stratford parking lot on weekends and holidays from May 24-Sept. 1. (Courtesy Austin Parks and Recreation Department)

Published 4:04 PM | May 15, 2025 CDT

Free shuttle services return on weekends for patrons at Zilker Park in Austin

From left, Austin Mayor Kirk Watson, council member Vanessa Fuentes, airport CEO Ghizlane Badawi and Deputy Assistant Federal Security Director Terry Zweschper during the Atrium Infill Project commencement May 12. (Courtesy Austin-Bergstrom International Airport)

Published 9:29 AM | May 13, 2025 CDT

Austin airport begins construction on latest 12,000-square-foot expansion project

intersection on Hwy. 71

Published 5:14 PM | Apr 30, 2025 CDT

6.4-mile median project slated for Hwy. 71 to reduce accidents

Parking rates at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport will increase May 1 to meet rising demand and growing passenger traffic. (Courtesy Austin-Bergstrom International Airport)

Published 2:37 PM | Apr 28, 2025 CDT

Parking rates at Austin airport to increase amid higher demand

The outdoor patio at the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is now open to the public, offering lounge chairs, picnic tables and a front-row view of planes in flight. (Courtesy Austin-Bergstrom International Airport)

Published 2:06 PM | Apr 24, 2025 CDT

Austin airport’s best-kept secret is back open for travelers

Beginning in August, CapMetro's Bikeshare student passes will be nearly five times more expensive, jumping from just $12 annually to $70. (Haley McLeod/Community Impact)

Published 1:45 PM | Apr 23, 2025 CDT

Austin’s Bikeshare fare hike could hit students hard

The $4 billion airport expansion program will see the creation of thousands of jobs and hundreds of local business opportunities over the next five years. (Haley McLeod/Community Impact)

Published 3:58 PM | Apr 21, 2025 CDT

Austin airport opens doors to local contractors amid progress on $4B expansion

Travis County officials aim to reduce crashes and eliminate all traffic-related deaths by 2050. (Community Impact staff)

Published 2:03 PM | Mar 25, 2025 CDT

Travis County officials greenlight initiative to eliminate traffic deaths

Beginning May 28, Southwest Airlines will no longer be offering two free checked bags. (Courtesy Southwest Airlines)

Updated 9:30 AM | Mar 14, 2025 CDT

Southwest Airlines to no longer offer free checked bags

Austin Mayor Kirk Watson proclaims recent airport expansion projects will make Austin an international playing field. (Haley McLeod/Community Impact)

Published 11:50 AM | Mar 3, 2025 CST

Austin airport breaks ground on new, ‘Texas-sized’ parking garage