Road closures

2024 - 10 - 26

Traffic Jams and Trump: A Match Made in Austin!

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Brace yourselves, Austin! Trump is in town this Friday and traffic delays are going to be as epic as his hair!

Austin residents, get ready to buckle up! This Friday, the Lone Star State will witness the arrival of former President Donald Trump as he makes his way to the Texas capital for a rally. City officials have sounded the alarm bells, warning about significant traffic delays and road closures that could impact your weekend plans. Key routes like Highway 71 and Highway 183 will be affected, and for those not familiar with these roads, they often serve as major arteries for getting around town. Avoid driving unless you want your car stuck in a Trump traffic tribute!

As part of the preparations for Trump's visit, authorities will implement full lane closures on Highway 71 starting at noon. His press conference is scheduled for 12:30 PM, so if you have any appointments that require you to cross the city during that time, consider rescheduling or using public transportation. After all, you may be stuck behind a convoy of vehicles paying homage to Mr. Trump while your lunch plans turn into a mere daydream.

But Austin isn't the only city facing road chaos this weekend. Across various regions, including Augusta, Georgia, and Sussex, England, infrastructure improvements and closures are also on the agenda. Just when you think you've gotten your head around the road arrangements, Montreal is temporarily closing major routes such as the Turcot Interchange and Ville Marie Expressway for weekend construction. Like a bad joke at a family reunion, the entire world seems to be having road problems this weekend!

While traffic delays are certainly annoying, they can also be a source of interest. Did you know that during Donald Trump's 2016 campaign, over five million people watched his live-streamed rallies? That’s just one reason Austin should prepare for crowds! Also, this isn't the first time politics has caused a stir, with past presidential visits often leading to road closures nationwide. So, as you plan your weekend, just remember: traffic may be a hassle now, but it’s just a small price to pay for the spectacle of democracy and a sprinkle of celebrity chaos!

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City of Austin warns of traffic delays for Trump's visit Friday: See map ... (Austin American-Statesman)

City of Austin officials warn residents Trump's Friday visit is likely to cause traffic delays and road closures along highways 71 and 183. See map.

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'Major' road closures to affect routes in Augusta (WJBF-TV)

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – The City of Augusta is temporarily closing roads for infrastructure improvements starting next week.

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Here are the weekend road closures in the Montreal area (CTV Montreal)

In particular, major closures are planned in the Turcot Interchange and Ville Marie Expressway (R-136) eastbound towards downtown. Using the Waze app to plan ...

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Sussex road closures for October 25-27 including M23 and A27 (The Argus)

A small number of motorway and A Road closures will affect Sussex traffic this weekend, according to National Highways. These will mainly be on the A27 in ...

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Road closures planned for Donald Trump's arrival in Austin (Spectrum News)

Trump will be giving a press conference at 12:30 pm, resulting in road closures upon his arrival. Expect a full closure of all lanes on Highway 71 between ...

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Here's which roads will be closed when former president Donald ... (KVUE.com)

Here's which highways will be shut down Friday when the former president visits the Texas capital city.

Ministry: Upcoming Road Closures And Events - Bernews (Bernews)

Details: The Bermuda Triathlon Association and Cambridge Beaches will host races on Somerset Roads leading to Dockyard. Motorists should expect delays and are ...

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Austin road closures expected for Donald Trump rally (mySanAntonio.com)

Austin residents should expect traffic delays and road closures during Donald Trump's Texas rally between noon and 4 p.m. on Friday, October 25.

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Former President Trump's Visit Spurs Road Closures in South Austin (Hoodline)

Austin residents and visitors, brace for a bit of mayhem on the streets this Friday. Former President J. Donald Trump is rolling into town, ...

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Trump visiting Texas to tape Joe Rogan's podcast; Austin officials ... (Lone Star Live)

Former President Donald Trump has made masculinity a central theme of his campaign, appearing on podcasts targeting young male voters and tapping surrogates ...

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Cone Zone: Weekend closures affecting Highway 169, both ... (KSTP)

Drivers in the southern and western parts of the Twin Cities metro will need to navigate some major road closures this weekend.

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County Durham road closures to watch out for in coming weeks (The Northern Echo)

A19, from 8pm September 13 to 6am October 26, moderate delays (10-30 minutes): A19 northbound, B1320 Peterlee to A1086 Easington Interchange lane closure for ...

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Temporary road closures in Silver Springs Shores (WCJB)

County officials say ...

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TxDOT road closures for the week of Oct. 25, 2024 (KTSM 9 News)

South Desert Boulevard will be reduced to one lane between Artcraft Road and Redd Road. Crews will be placing concrete pavement. Monday, Oct. 28 through ...

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Live Kansas City traffic updates: Accidents, road closures, delays on ... (Kansas City Star)

There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 between MO-1/Antioch Road/Exit 8 and North Chouteau Trafficway/Exit 9. The impacted road section is 360 feet long.

South Island State Highway Update Surface Flooding Snow And ... (Scoop.co.nz)

Contractors will be working hard to restore access to closed roads progressively from tomorrow morning (Sunday 27 October), as flood waters recede and snow ...

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Temporary closure as Derby Road upgrades continue - Derby City ... (Derby City Council)

Upgrades are continuing along Derby Road and Nottingham Road to deliver better transport choices for Derby.

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Roads closed amid snow and surface flooding (Otago Daily Times)

However, further bad weather is forecast for Sunday and more snow is forecast. MetService has issued a heavy rain watch for eastern parts of North Otago and ...

South Island state highway update: Surface flooding, snow and ... (Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency)

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is urging drivers to avoid all non-essential travel as surface flooding, snow and fallen trees have forced several ...

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Live Kansas City traffic updates: Accidents, road closures, delays on ... (Kansas City Star)

Live Kansas City traffic updates: Accidents, road closures, delays on KC-area highways · A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Reports of a crash ...

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Multiple Road Closures and Restrictions in Snyder County ... (wkok.com)

Shamokin Dam's Eleventh Street to Close for Three Weeks SHAMOKIN DAM – A busy Shamokin Dam street will be closed for about three weeks.

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Stroud Half Marathon 2024 road closures: All you need to know if ... (Stroud Times)

THE 42nd Stroud Half Marathon takes place on Sunday, October 27th and these are the road closures that will be in place.

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