Westbound US 290 reopens in south Austin after crash investigation

Westbound lanes of US 290 are closed due to a crash investigation. Traffic is detouring to Brodie Lane, but avoid the area if possible. (TxDOT cam screenshot)

by: Billy Gates

Posted: Dec 21, 2021 / 06:22 AM CST

Updated: Dec 21, 2021 / 08:36 AM CST

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Westbound lanes of U.S. Highway 290 have reopened at Brodie Lane in south Austin after a crash investigation.

TRAFFIC ALERT: Westbound US 290 full closure at Brodie Lane for a police investigation. Traffic being rerouted to the Brodie Lane exit. Use an alternate route if possible. #ATXtraffic #BeSafeDriveSmart
— TxDOT Austin (@TxDOTAustin) December 21, 2021

The Texas Department of Transportation sent the tweet at 6:07 a.m. advising of the closure. The Travis County Sheriff’s Office said it was conducting a crash reconstruction, and the stretch of road could be closed “for an extended time,” but it wrapped up around 8:30 a.m. and the lanes reopened.

The road is near the Sunset Valley shopping center and Toney Burger Activity Center.

We will update this story once more information becomes available.