Several roads to be closed in Austin for July 4 events

Several roads to be closed in Austin for July 4 events

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- As Austinties gear up to celebrate Independence Day around the city, several roads will be closed in observance of July 4 events throughout the Austin-area. For those who enjoy celebrating July 4 on the water, Austinites should be made aware of the watercraft ban the Austin Police Department's Lake Patrol Unit enforces. What to know about purchasing and using fireworks Each year, the city of Austin enforces a watercraft ba…