SH 130 gets smart AI technology upgrade to spot crashes, hazards
SH 130 gets smart AI technology upgrade to spot crashes, hazards
Publish Date: 2026-05-20 17:15:00
Source Domain: www.kvue.com
TxDOT is now using artificial intelligence along more than 4 miles of the highway.
AUSTIN, Texas — A portion of State Highway 130 has gotten a major technology upgrade as the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) launches a “Smart Corridor” pilot program.
TxDOT is now using artificial intelligence to instantly spot crashes and hazards along more than 4 miles of the highway. Those involved with the technology said it could help to cut down on response times and delays.
“When we have a crash as we did the other day – very big tractor trailer, two hit each other, we had a hazmat spill – we can characterize that scene, understand it, and get emergency response out there faster and frankly clear the road so the congestion doesn’t last, you know, six hours,” said Tyler Duvall, CEO and cofounder of Cavnue Smart Roads.
The system will also send alerts directly to your phone through apps like Waze and Google Maps starting in the next month or two.
“This new technology provides TxDOT operators full, real-time visibility so they can verify incidents faster, spot hazards sooner, and make near real-time decisions that protect all drivers,” Austin Deputy District Engineer Mike Arellano said. “Equally significant, with advanced notification of disruptions in the roadway with connected vehicles and freight, this technology enables drivers to make informed decisions early for safer and more efficient travel.”
The technology is deployed from a stretch starting at the intersection of SH 130 and Pflugerville Parkway and extending south toward Cameron Road. An integrated sensor platform includes cameras, LTE antennas, fiber-optic connectivity and AI-powered processing.
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