Thursday, October 29, 2026
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A crash shut down all westbound lanes of State Highway 71 early Thursday, according to TxDOT.
A crash closed all westbound lanes of State Highway 71 early Thursday near the Travis County-Bastrop County line, the Texas Department of Transportation said. TxDOT said the crash happened at Tucker Hill Lane.
Officials have not said how many vehicles were involved or whether anyone was hurt. They also have not said when the lanes will reopen. CBS Austin said it has contacted authorities for more information.
Written by The Alamo Republican from CBS Austin’s reporting, using only the facts in it. CBS Austin’s own headline: “Crash closes westbound SH 71 near Travis-Bastrop county lineA crash closed all westbound lanes of State Highway 71 early Thursday near the Travis County-Bastrop County line, according to the Texas Department of Transport”
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