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Major crash shuts down Texas 71 in South Austin, snarls traffic
A multi-vehicle crash near Bob Wire Road has closed both directions of Highway 71, causing significant delays as crews respond, authorities said.
Published February 16, 2026 at 10:56pm by Dante Motley
A multi-vehicle crash on Texas 71 in South Austin is causing "significant delays" in traffic, the Travis County Sheriffs Office said.
The crash spans both eastbound and westbound lanes near Bob Wire Road, shutting down the highway in both directions, authorities said.
The Texas Department of Public Safety is en route, according to the sheriff's office.
This is a developing story; check back for updates.
Feb 16, 2026