Traffic & Transit
Traffic On Northbound I-35E After Semi Crash
A jackknifed semi truck is causing major delays in the northbound lanes of I-35E in Carrollton.
CARROLlTON, TX — Drivers on northbound I-35E in Carrollton are likely to see major delays in light of an 18-wheeler crash that left all but one lane closed. The debris from the crash has left only one northbound lane passable.
Carrollton police say the delays on the interstate are likely to last until after rush hour, so drivers are encouraged to find an alternate route during Wednesday's afternoon commute.
The crash occurred when an 18-wheeler jackknifed in the northbound Express Lane. The truck jumped the barrier and came to rest in the main lanes of the interstate, where debris and a fuel spill remain as of writing.
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One southbound lane of the roadway is also affected by the cleanup process, so drivers might see some delays in this direction as well.
A spokesperson for Carrollton police told Patch another truck was damaged by debris but was not involved in the crash. No serious injuries were sustained.
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#DFWTraffic: NB I-35E in Carrollton extremely heavy this rainy afternoon. 18-wheeler crash in express lanes has all but one NB lane closed, likely through rush hour.
— Carrollton TX Police (@CarrolltonTXPD) February 21, 2018
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