Commuters in San Antonio faced heavy traffic congestion on avenues and highways this morning due to a series of accidents, with an 18-wheeler rollover on I-35 causing substantial delays. According to KSAT, damp roads were likely to blame for the incident that shut down the northbound lanes near Palo Alto Road and Somerset Road just before 4:30 a.m., reopening after 8 a.m.
As traffic became heavily congested, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) reported nearly nine crashes by early morning. The 18-wheeler rollover, which occurred shortly after 4 a.m., caused significant delays, forcing drivers to exit at Somerset Road. Some vehicles moved as slowly as 1 mile per hour, with traffic backing up to Benton City Road. Reports indicated that delays could last up to an hour, though the exact duration and potential injuries have not been confirmed. MySA detailed the growing traffic issues, which began with the major rollover and were further complicated by additional accidents across the city.
Elsewhere, San Antonio's road conditions worsened as rain spread across the area, with MySA reporting that TxDOT confirmed an accident on I-10 at FM 465 and Linne Road impacting westbound lanes, followed closely by another on I-10 at Woodlawn Avenue affecting traffic flow in one main and one shoulder lane. With information sourced from SigAlert, MySA documented additional crashes at I-10 West at Hilderbrand Avenue and one on Loop 410 at Vance Jackson, adding to the widespread traffic congestion.
Drivers were advised to prepare for potential delays and consider alternative routes where possible. TxDOT urged caution on the roads due to inclement weather, as multiple accidents, including those on I-10 and Loop 410, continued to affect traffic lanes and shoulder lanes. San Antonio experienced widespread traffic disruptions, with safety alerts being issued to remind travelers to allow extra time for their commutes and drive carefully. For the latest updates on traffic conditions and ongoing construction, resources like the MySA traffic page were made available to the public.
