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Deadly crash in Castroville puts spotlight on 'confusing' highway construction project
By Katrina Webber, Azian Bermea at KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News
· July 6, 2026
· 2 min read
A deadly crash along a highway in Castroville this past weekend has some drivers casting a critical eye at a road construction project in that area.The crash Sunday morning happened on U.S. Highway 90 near Tondre Parkway and killed a woman who was a passenger in one of the vehicles involved.In a ...
Key takeaway Highway 90 near Tondre Parkway and killed a woman who was a passenger in one of the vehicles involved.
Why this matters in Alamo Heights News
The deadly crash in Castroville raises concerns about the safety of highway construction projects in the surrounding areas, including Alamo Heights . As the Texas Department of Transportation oversees the project to accommodate increased traffic from new housing developments, residents are worried about the potential hazards created by new traffic patterns. The introduction of new traffic lights and turnarounds may be intended to improve traffic flow, but it also requires drivers to adapt to changed conditions. In Alamo Heights, where residents often commute through Castroville, the safety of these construction projects is of particular concern. The fact that some drivers are finding the new traffic patterns confusing suggests that more needs to be done to ensure a smooth transition and prevent similar accidents in the future. As the project continues, it will be important to monitor its impact on traffic safety and make adjustments as needed to protect drivers in the area.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 6, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? A deadly crash along a highway in Castroville this past weekend has some drivers casting a critical eye at a road construction project in that area.The crash Sunday morning happened on U.S. Highway 90 near Tondre Parkway and killed a woman who was a passenger in one of the vehicles involved.In a ...
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