Traffic & Transit
I-20 Completely Closed In South Dallas County
Crashes in both eastbound and westbound lanes of I-20 lead to lengthy delays in southern Dallas County.
DALLAS, TX — Commuters who regularly take I-20 are encouraged to find an alternate route Wednesday.
A fiery crash involving an 18-wheeler carrying paper and cardboard materials has ben burning on the roadway since early Wednesday.
KTVT reporter Madison Sawyer tweeted Thursday that eastbound lanes of I-20 will remain closed for an unknown length of time — presumably during the morning hours and into the early afternoon.
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A short time later, a rear-end crash in the westbound lanes of I-20 sent one person to the hospital. That crash completely closed westbound lanes.
Drivers should consider alternate routes of Simpson Stuart, Loop 12 or Belt Line Road.
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The interstate will likely remain closed for several hours.
This story could be updated.
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UPDATE: From @Dallas_Sheriff There were two seperate crashes. In total at least 3 vehicles and one 18-wheeler involved. 18-wheeler was hauling cardboard materials which are still burning. E/B freeway will be shut down for unknown length pic.twitter.com/lkfxvjxi2v
— Madison Sawyer (@MadisonSawyerTV) May 30, 2018
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