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Austin, Texas, faces potential setbacks in its transportation infrastructure development following federal funding cuts.
The City of Austin recently introduced plans for future transportation projects, which are now uncertain due to a pause in federal funding announced by the Trump administration.
A key project at risk is the I-35 Cap and Stitch initiative, which aims to cap portions of the highway and incorporate pedestrian-friendly features.
Similarly, the Barton Springs Road Bridge project, designed to enhance traffic flow and safety in a busy area, also faces uncertainty over funding. Like the I-35 project, it relies heavily on federal support, which is currently unresolved.
