Austinites should anticipate more than the usual traffic delays today, thanks to a scheduled visit by former U.S. President J. Donald Trump, who is scheduled to hold a press conference at a private jet terminal at the airport and appear on the Joe Rogan podcast. According to the city’s Public Information Office, “Street closures are expected along all lanes of HWY 71, including frontage lanes, between HWY 183 and Woodward Street. Additionally, all lanes, including frontage lanes, of HWY-183 between HWY 71 and Burleson Road will close for the visit. No closures are expected on IH-35.” City officials are advising drivers to plan alternate routes and avoid parking in those areas. In addition, AUS is advising anyone that needs to be at the airport this Friday afternoon to plan accordingly and give themselves extra time.
Elizabeth Pagano is the editor of the Austin Monitor. More by Elizabeth Pagano