San Antonio drivers faced significant delays yesterday following a major accident on Highway 281 southbound near Stone Oak Parkway. The crash, which occurred earlier in the day, led to the closure of four lanes as emergency crews and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) worked to clear the scene. While no injuries have been reported, TxDOT has advised motorists to avoid the area, according to a report by FOX San Antonio.
The repercussions of the accident stretched beyond the immediate vicinity. North of the accident site, on Highway 281 near TPC Parkway, traffic also became congested due to the southbound lane closures. Reported around 1 p.m., the accident prompted authorities to shut down the affected lanes for an estimated duration of up to two hours, creating a ripple effect of delays, as was detailed by a KENS 5 report.
Officials recommended those already traveling on Highway 281 to take the Stone Oak Parkway exit to circumnavigate the accident site. This advice was intended to alleviate the congestion that continued to build as the southbound roadway remained partially blocked while the authorities and cleanup crews worked.
Traffic was expected to be affected for several hours according to the San Antonio Police Department (SAPD). In light of the ongoing situation, SAPD urged drivers to find alternative routes and plan for potential delays. "If you’re already on Highway 281, officials recommend taking the Stone Oak Parkway exit to avoid the shutdown," KENS 5 indicated in their coverage of the incident.
As clean-up operations ensued, updates about the situation and the reopening of the lanes were to be provided by local news agencies.
