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5 updates to know in October on Southwest Austin area roads

By Haley McLeod

Several road and pedestrian improvement projects are currently underway or recently completed in the Austin and Dripping Springs areas, affecting traffic patterns and enhancing safety and accessibility for drivers and pedestrians.

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