AUSTIN (Talk1370.com) -- Expect traffic delays in northeast Austin this week as crews work to clean up a homeless camp underneath a US 183 overpass.
The camp along the eastbound frontage road of US 183 near Cameron Road has been the site of two fires in the past month. That fire danger is prompting the cleanup effort, being led by Austin Watershed Protection and Austin Public Works.
Officials say drivers should expected travel delays in the area, as lanes will be blocked by the crews during the work.
Austin Fire crews, while fighting the first fire on February 3, noted an extensive camp underneath the overpass - including generators, tires, bunk beds, and carpets.
Austin Fire is extinguishing a large fire at a homeless camp underneath the eastbound frontage road of Anderson Lane between IH-35 and Cameron Road. The area is VERY congested. The fire is knocked down and there have been no injuries. Overhaul is in progress to search for fire. pic.twitter.com/GkuCLoTMxw
— Austin Fire Info (@AustinFireInfo) February 3, 2020
Final update on homeless camp fire. The cause is undetermined. The scene is being turned over to TXDOT and the frontage will remain closed. Seek further info from TXDOT. pic.twitter.com/eBL9NjFzbd
— Austin Fire Info (@AustinFireInfo) February 3, 2020
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