A messy motor mishap coupled with unforgiving weather conditions has put the brakes on traffic along Loop 1604 in San Antonio, officials said. The stretch of road near Bandera Road on the city's Northwest side was completely shut down before the morning commute amped up, shortly before 9 a.m., due to a collision of an undisclosed number of vehicles.
San Antonio's dampened highways became the site of chaos as drivers were redirected from Loop 1604 North's north to eastbound lanes, being forced to detour at Hausman Road and Kyle Seale Parkway, as reported by KSAT. Authorities have kept mum on what sparked the traffic turmoil, though it's known that a storm had swept through the area earlier today.
While police and emergency crews work to clear the accident, the question of when normalcy will resume on the loop remains unanswered. The traffic tie-up has left commuters seeking alternate routes and awaiting updates, which have been sparse since the road's closure.
Details about the collision, including the exact number of vehicles involved and the condition of those within the twisting metal wreck, have not been made public at this time. However, the wet weather has been noted as a potential contributing factor to the roadway mayhem. Local authorities have yet to announce an anticipated time for reopening Loop 1604, which serves as a major artery for San Antonio's suburban commuters.
