Several events near UT will make for traffic troubles this weekend
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AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Austin Transportation officials warn the weekend of April 22-24 will be a difficult one if you plan on trying to get around the UT-Austin campus.
According to Austin Mobility, the busiest day will be Saturday, April 23 with UT's Family Weekend, as well as several athletic events and performances. Here is a list of Saturday events:
| 8:00 am – 11:00 am | Longhorn Run (10K/5K) |
| 1:00 pm | Family Weekend - University of Texas at Austin |
| 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm | Longhorn Baseball Game vs Baylor - UFCU Disch-Falk Field |
| 11:30 am Doors Open / 2:00 pm | Performance of the Lion King - Bass Concert Hall |
| 2:00 pm | Opening of Bevo Boulevard |
| 4:00 pm Doors Open / 6:00 pm Kick-Off | Orange-White Game - Texas Football at DKR Stadium |
| 6:00 pm | Moody Center - Plaza Event |
| 6:30 pm Doors Open / 8:00 pm show | Performance of the Lion King - Bass Concert Hall |
| 7:00 pm Doors Open / 8:00 pm show | Bon Jovi 2022 Tour - Moody Center |
Austin Mobility says it is working with Austin Police to relieve any problems by:
- A traffic control plan for the events happening at Darrel K. Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium, the new Moody Center and Bass Concert Hall.
- Monitoring signal timing and making adjustments in real-time to help reduce traffic congestion.
- Engaging micro-mobility providers to ensure devices do not accumulate and impede pedestrian or emergency vehicle access.
If you are attending any event, consider walking, bicycling or taking CapMetro. For more information on how to get around Austin, visit www.GetThereATX.com.
You can find more at the Texas Athletics website. The Austin Center for Events also has information on additional events permitted around town this weekend.