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I-35 expansion in Williamson County faces environmental hurdles
Summary by Westlake News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Erica Brennes , as published by KXAN (NBC Austin) - Local News
· August 14, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the proposal can be found through the Texas Department of Transportation.
Population growth and safety concerns are driving a proposed highway project. Rising crash rates are also a factor in the plan. The project involves a major highway in the area.
Further details about the proposal can be found through the Texas Department of Transportation. For those seeking more information, the source of this news has additional details about the expansion and its goals, including the specific locations involved.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 14, 2026 ·
Source: KXAN (NBC Austin) - Local News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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