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Traffic Alert: I-35 Crash In South Austin Prompts Traffic Delays
Two lanes closed down as traffic reduced to a crawl right past Oltorf Street all the way to Woodward Street.
SOUTH AUSTIN, TX — A rush hour wreck has prompted closure of the left two northbound lanes of Interstate 35, just before Woodland Avenue, emergency officials said.
The collision occurred just after 5 p.m. on Tuesday. Motorists should expect considerable delays, and are urged to find alternative routes to reach their destinations.
It's unclear what caused the crash or if there are any injuries. The accident occurred right past Oltorf Street and has resulted in stop-and-go traffic all the way to Woodward Street.
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Accident blocking two left lanes. in #Austin on I-35 NB after Oltorf St, stop and go traffic back to Woodward St, delay of 2 mins
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