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id: b91368dbbc
section: transit
first_reported: 2026-11-05 13:34 CST
updated: 2026-11-05 13:53 CST
status: reported
outlets: 2
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# Gravel spill closes eastbound SH 71 near Austin airport

All eastbound lanes of State Highway 71 are closed at Presidential Boulevard because of a gravel spill, according to the Texas Department of Transportation.

Section: [Transit & Streets](/austin/section/transit.md) · Entities: [Texas Department of Transportation](/austin/wiki/texas-department-of-transportation.md)

## Coverage

- [CBS Austin (KEYE)](https://cbsaustin.com/news/local/gravel-spill-closes-eastbound-sh-71-near-austin-airport), 2026-11-05 13:34 CST: Gravel spill closes eastbound SH 71 near Austin airport
- [KXAN (NBC)](https://www.kxan.com/traffic/gravel-spill-in-southeast-austin-causes-lane-closures/), 2026-11-05 13:53 CST: Gravel spill in southeast Austin causes lane closures

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