A series of vehicle collisions across Austin and San Antonio has significantly impacted traffic flow on Interstate 35 (I-35) and surrounding areas. In Austin, a two-vehicle collision with a rollover occurred at Toomey Road and South Lamar Boulevard at 17:08, prompting the Austin-Travis County EMS (ATCEMS) to dispatch ambulances and block lanes on Lamar. Another incident on I-35 southbound at the 9000 block, closing at Exit 241, Rundberg Lane, and a crash in the 4600 block of I-35 northbound, closing at Exit 237B, led to street closures and expected delays, as reported by the Austin Police Department. Meanwhile, in San Antonio, multiple crashes on I-35 resulted in lane closures, exacerbating traffic congestion near Westinghouse. The incidents have caused significant disruptions, urging drivers to seek alternative routes and expect delays.
I-35 crashes shut down lanes causing back up for San Antonio drivers https://t.co/aC6warG04X
TRAFFIC ALERT: I-35 crashes shut down lanes causing back up for San Antonio drivers https://t.co/JLHdI8IC9o
Heavy traffic through #Georgetown this morning after a crash on I-35 SB approaching Westinghouse @fox7austin #atxtraffic https://t.co/4hm8XakX1q
#ATXtraffic Officers have responded to a crash in the 4600 block of N IH35 NB. Street closures include: Northbound IH35 at the 51st exit, Exit 237B. Expect delays. WC5
#ATXtraffic Officer responded to a crash at the 9000 block of N IH35 SB. Street closures include: North IH35 southbound is closed at Exit 241, Rundberg Lane. Expect delays.
2-vehicle collision w/rollover Toomey Rd / S Lamar Blvd Nb (17:08) One #ATCEMS ambulance & commander are on-scene. The ATCEMS commander has requested a 2nd ATCEMS ambulance to the scene. #ATXTraffic lanes are blocked on Lamar. #MoveOverSlowDown or avoid the area. More to follow. https://t.co/NOrLp7RAoj