Westbound commuters in El Paso hit the brakes hard Monday morning after a crash on I-10 West at McRae blocked the left lane and jammed up traffic along one of the city’s busiest stretches of freeway. The crash happened just before 8 a.m., and crews remained on scene with no estimate for when the lane would reopen. Officials had not immediately confirmed whether anyone was taken to a hospital, and the situation was still listed as developing.
According to KFOX14/CBS4, the station’s initial report went up at 7:58 a.m. and was updated at 8:08 a.m. The update confirmed that the left lane was closed while crews worked the scene, noted that clearing time was still unknown, and stated that it remained unclear whether anyone had been transported to a medical facility.
Construction Adds To The I-10 Squeeze
Per TxDOT, the ongoing I-10 Widening West project has scheduled lane and ramp closures this week that can amplify delays from even relatively minor incidents. The agency also maintains live traffic camera feeds for the El Paso area so drivers can keep an eye on conditions in real time. You can check current views of the corridor through TxDOT.
What Drivers Should Know
If you are heading westbound through the area, plan for extra travel time and consider alternate exits or routes where practical, since construction slowdowns combined with a single blocked lane can cause backups for miles. This story will be updated if officials release additional information about injuries or when the lane is expected to clear.
