While parts of FM 973 sees upgrades, another section remains untouched

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Once a sleepy, rural stretch of road in east Travis County, Farm to Market 973 has become a popular alternative for drivers looking to avoid State Highway 130 Toll and the dreaded Interstate 35.
People who live in the area contacted KXAN to express their concern about the narrow stretch of FM 973 between Harold Green Road and Farm to Market 969. They say the lack of shoulders and lighting, plus the increase in semi-trucks are going to continue to cause harm.
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