News: Injury accident on I-35 near US 183 also affected traffic
AUSTIN, TX – The injury accident that drew a response from the Austin Fire Department yesterday also seriously impacted traffic on northbound I-35 near US 183, according to TxDOT Austin.
Traffic Alert: Northbound I-35 closed at US 183 due to crash. Traffic detouring to the frontage road at Exit 239. Consider alternatives and allow extra time for delays as needed. #my35 #atxtraffic
— TxDOT Austin (@TxDOTAustin) March 9, 2021
AFD responded to the collision at about 5:45 p.m., and TxDOT said that traffic had been diverted onto the feeder road via Exit 239 by 6:09 p.m.
Traffic began to flow a few minutes later, and the lanes completely reopened by 7:01 p.m.
We still don’t have any details on the cause of the crash or the nature of the injuries it caused. However, we will update this blog if that information becomes available.
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