/tags/roads Roads en-US Copyright KUT News 2025 Wed, 14 May 2025 10:03:00 GMT /transportation/2025-05-14/austin-texas-traffic-congestion-txdot-rush-hour The average number of vehicles on local highways ticked up after Governor Abbott ordered state workers back to the office full time. But new data shows average speeds didn't change much. Wed, 14 May 2025 10:03:00 GMT /transportation/2025-05-14/austin-texas-traffic-congestion-txdot-rush-hour Nathan Bernier /energy-environment/2025-02-21/kyle-city-council-votes-to-relocate-old-live-oak-tree-to-make-way-for-road-expansion The tree was set to be cut down, but after protests and community feedback, the Kyle City Council decided to reverse its decision and move the live oak to a near by neighborhood. Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:03:00 GMT /energy-environment/2025-02-21/kyle-city-council-votes-to-relocate-old-live-oak-tree-to-make-way-for-road-expansion Maya Fawaz /energy-environment/2025-01-21/austin-tx-winter-precipitation-snow-sleet-graupel Austin saw a wintery mix overnight, and it wasn't all snow. Tue, 21 Jan 2025 18:01:37 GMT /energy-environment/2025-01-21/austin-tx-winter-precipitation-snow-sleet-graupel Maya Fawaz /politics/2024-10-30/a-group-of-hays-county-residents-hopes-to-overturn-a-bond-to-fund-roads-lawsuit In a lawsuit filed last week, four residents allege Hays County did not provide key information on a transportation bond currently on the ballot. They also claim local leaders violated state law. Wed, 30 Oct 2024 10:45:00 GMT /politics/2024-10-30/a-group-of-hays-county-residents-hopes-to-overturn-a-bond-to-fund-roads-lawsuit Maya Fawaz /transportation/2024-10-16/city-of-kyle-breaks-ground-on-new-road-project-while-hays-county-pushes-for-more Construction started Tuesday on the first of eight road projects funded by a 2022 bond. Hays County is asking voters to approve a $440 million bond this fall that would overlap with some of these projects to help improve safety and congestion. Wed, 16 Oct 2024 15:14:11 GMT /transportation/2024-10-16/city-of-kyle-breaks-ground-on-new-road-project-while-hays-county-pushes-for-more Maya Fawaz /transportation/2024-01-19/funny-highway-signs-texas-ban Those humorous signs you see on the side of the road will still be there � despite reports that say otherwise. Fri, 19 Jan 2024 16:41:22 GMT /transportation/2024-01-19/funny-highway-signs-texas-ban Megan Cardona /transportation/2023-08-17/extreme-heat-bakes-austins-streets-making-them-warp-and-crack Austin's roads are cooking in the heatwave, and city officials worry about what comes next. Thu, 17 Aug 2023 10:01:00 GMT /transportation/2023-08-17/extreme-heat-bakes-austins-streets-making-them-warp-and-crack Nathan Bernier /transportation/2023-07-20/breaking-down-austins-experiment-on-barton-springs-road Car lanes are getting cut. Bike lanes are being expanded. Bus stops are being moved. Take a tour of the changes. Thu, 20 Jul 2023 22:16:22 GMT /transportation/2023-07-20/breaking-down-austins-experiment-on-barton-springs-road Nathan Bernier /transportation/2023-05-03/travis-county-asks-how-should-we-spend-450-million-on-roads-and-parks Low turnout at public meetings on the largest potential bond package in county history have frustrated panel members trying to figure out what people want. Wed, 03 May 2023 14:23:34 GMT /transportation/2023-05-03/travis-county-asks-how-should-we-spend-450-million-on-roads-and-parks Nathan Bernier /energy-environment/2023-02-02/ice-covered-trees-fell-on-austin-roads-the-city-doesnt-want-your-help-clearing-them The city is asking people to call 311 instead of removing debris on the public right-of-way. Thu, 02 Feb 2023 21:00:12 GMT /energy-environment/2023-02-02/ice-covered-trees-fell-on-austin-roads-the-city-doesnt-want-your-help-clearing-them Nathan Bernier