A collision involving three 18-wheelers occurred on Friday morning on Interstate 10 near the Texas-Louisiana state line, causing closures in both eastbound and westbound lanes. The accident happened around 1:40 a.m. when a driver swerved to avoid an object on the road. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. The closures are affecting holiday travel traffic, as reported by KHOU.
The Texas Department of Public Safety is rerouting traffic along Highway 87 and Highway 12 while recovery efforts continue. The cause of the crash is not yet known, and there is no timeline for when the interstate will reopen. Travelers are being advised to find alternate routes, as stated by KHOU.
According to the TxDPS - Southeast Texas Region on their X account, traffic is being rerouted at mile marker 4 in Louisiana and mile marker 877 in Texas after a large 18-wheeler crash on I-10 near the Texas-Louisiana border. Drivers are urged to avoid the area if possible and be prepared for delays. Motorists should follow detours and stay updated on traffic conditions as crews work to clear the site. There is no estimate on when normal traffic will resume.
ORANGE COUNTY - crash on IH10 near the state line. Both east and west bound lanes are blocked. Traffic is being diverted on the Louisiana side at mile-marker 4 and at the 877-mile marker on the Texas side to travel to S.H. 87 to S.H. 12. Please use an alternate route. pic.twitter.com/uHs9p8dD5v
— TxDPS - Southeast Texas Region (@TxDPSSoutheast) December 20, 2024
