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Several road projects are making progress near the roundabout at Sawyer Ranch Road. (Elle Bent/Community Impact)

8 road updates for Dripping Springs, Driftwood, Buda

By Sienna Wight

Check out eight upcoming road projects in Hays County Precinct 4, which includes Dripping Springs, Driftwood and Buda.

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From left, Tom Wald, the executive director of the Red Line Parkway Initiative, speaks with Clyde Higgs, president and CEO of Atlanta BeltLine Inc., about the economic possibilities of a regional trailway in Austin. (Haley McLeod/Community Impact)

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A sign at the Texas Capitol Nov. 7 reflects that over 91,000 people have died in Texas traffic crashes since Nov. 7, 2000. (Hannah Norton/Community Impact)

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Updated 8:50 PM | Nov 6, 2025 CST

Dallas, Houston airports required to reduce operations Nov. 7 under FAA order

Austin's air traffic control tower, which oversees aircraft operations on the ground and air, is currently operating at less than half its recommended staffing levels. (Haley McLeod/Community Impact)

Published 1:37 PM | Nov 6, 2025 CST

FAA struggles to keep pace as Austin tower operates at 45% staffing

aerial view of a highway bridge

Published 2:02 PM | Nov 5, 2025 CST

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Loop 1604/I-10 interchange in September 2025.

Updated 9:04 AM | Oct 30, 2025 CDT

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Andy Byford, Amtrak senior vice president of high speed rail development, and Travis County Judge Andy Brown onboard the Amtrak Texas Eagle passing Lady Bird Lake in Austin on Sept. 23, 2024. (Courtesy Travis County)

Published 1:02 PM | Oct 23, 2025 CDT

Travis County to fund $125K passenger rail study between Austin, San Antonio

Updated 5:10 PM | Oct 17, 2025 CDT

Austin officials review impacts, planning for 'new frontier' of flying passenger vehicles

people sit in an outdoor amphitheater and listen to a speaker at a podium

Published 5:00 PM | Oct 16, 2025 CDT

Austin safety projects linked $481M in annual crash savings, fewer serious injuries

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CapMetro appoints new transit police chief

construction workers work on a sidewalk

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Dozens of Austin businesses line the planned Austin Light Rail route, with funding annually reserved to assist those impacted by future displacement. (Haley McLeod/Community Impact)

Updated 4:03 PM | Oct 8, 2025 CDT

Austin light rail planning advances; dozens of businesses may be affected along route