texas 71 signTXDOT has announced short- and long-term safety improvements for the segment of SH 71 in the wake of several deadly traffic accidents. Within 30-to6- days, TXDOT expects to:

  • Roughen road surfaces where wet weather-related accidents have occurred
  • Restripe SH 71 from US 290 to FM 2322
  • Conduct a traffic speed study for the entire SH 71 corridor and reduce speed limits in some sections
  • Install warning signs and flashing beacons

Long-term improvements include:

  • Building continuous left turn lanes and add shoulders from FM 2322 to R.O. Drive
  • Add a left turn lane and shoulders to the rest of the SH 71 corridor

TXDOT improving SH 17 following several fatalities - Austin Business Journal