EAST/WESTBOUND FM-973, TEXAS — Severe winter weather conditions have led to travel disruptions and active detours on both eastbound and westbound FM-973 in Travis County. The impacted corridor stretches from mile marker 0452 (1.686 miles north of SH-71) to mile marker 0442 (1.282 miles south of Loop 212), with hazardous snow and ice accumulation reported across travel lanes, bridges, and overpasses.
Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) crews are actively patrolling the route and conducting plowing operations to mitigate roadway icing. Official detours have been established around the affected section, and officials are urging all through-traffic to utilize alternate routes.
According to TxDOT, current roadway response operations and advisories have an estimated clearance window extending through April 22, 2027, at 5:45 PM, subject to ongoing weather patterns and road evaluations.
Motorists and commercial truck drivers are advised to avoid the area, reduce speeds, and plan for extended transit times throughout the detour routes. We will update this report as new information becomes available.
