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Austin Light Rail completes FTA environmental review, moving closer to federal funding

By Ben Thompson

The new rail system being developed under Project Connect finished its environmental reviews in record time, according to local transit planners.

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The Texas Department of Transportation is actively working on a phase of construction along I-35 between Holly Street and SH 71. (Haley McLeod/Community Impact)

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New lanes are being constructed, connecting the express lanes of MoPac and US 183 North. (Matthew Brooks/Community Impact)

Published 5:40 PM | Jan 8, 2026 CST

15 key transportation updates impacting the Austin area from 2025

Mary Street roundabout

Published 4:25 PM | Jan 8, 2026 CST

Austin nears completion on major 2016 bond-funded corridor projects

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Published 4:36 PM | Jan 7, 2026 CST

Major airlines lock in new gates under Austin airport $5B expansion

The 183 North Mobility Project adds two new toll roads in both directions from from North Austin through Cedar Park, connecting to the 183A Toll. (Haley McLeod/Community Impact)

Published 1:04 PM | Jan 6, 2026 CST

Northbound express lanes under 183 North Mobility Project now open to traffic

rendering of street

Published 12:47 PM | Dec 30, 2025 CST

Austin staff make recommendation for Sixth Street redesign

CapMetro Downtown Station

Published 5:55 AM | Dec 24, 2025 CST

CapMetro's downtown rail station to temporarily close Jan. 2-5

plane in the sky

Updated 5:06 PM | Dec 22, 2025 CST

Travelers’ guide: 9 Austin airport updates from 2025

Construction on I-35 overhaul will bring periodic trail and lake closures through 2033. (Haley McLeod/Community Impact)

Published 4:30 PM | Dec 22, 2025 CST

5 key developments on Austin-area trails in 2025

The Project Connect light rail line will extend along East Riverside Drive and include a new pedestrian and cyclist path lined with shade trees and native plants. (Artistic rendering courtesy Austin Transit Partnership)

Published 12:00 AM | Dec 22, 2025 CST

Check out these 6 updates on Austin’s light rail project from 2025

The city of Austin has implemented several intersection safety improvements, including a left-turn pilot program intended to reduce pedestrian crashes. (Courtesy city of Austin)

Published 5:21 PM | Dec 19, 2025 CST

Austin sees 46% drop in pedestrian crashes after left-turn safety pilot