# Transit: Austin

Updated Fri Nov 6, 5:11 PM Central. Most important first.

- [Austin commits $1M to Dean Keeton transit lane at I-35](/austin/stories/c78cd92d96.md): Austin committed $1 million to a Dean Keeton transit lane at Interstate 35, according to a Community Impact report. (Community Impact (Austin), 2026-11-05 15:19 CST)
- [Gravel spill closes eastbound SH 71 near Austin airport](/austin/stories/b91368dbbc.md): All eastbound lanes of State Highway 71 are closed at Presidential Boulevard because of a gravel spill, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. (KXAN (NBC), 2026-11-05 13:53 CST)
- [Austin airport ranks 11th for on-time travel, ConsumerAffairs says](/austin/stories/da6c5beda2.md): ConsumerAffairs ranked Austin-Bergstrom 11th of 29 large U.S. airports for on-time travel, reporting a 0.99% cancellation rate. (CultureMap Austin, 2026-11-06 09:23 CST)
- [Southwest lets travelers fly with checked Hill Country wine for free](/austin/stories/1c87791b32.md): Lovers of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Pinot Noir may want to raise a glass for Southwest Airlines. (CultureMap Austin, 2026-11-03 17:06 CST)