Crash on I-35 near Slaughter Ln causes road closures and delays
AUSTIN, TX – A collision on I-35 near Slaughter Lane led to traffic delays and road closures this afternoon, according to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Austin.
Traffic Advisory: Northbound I-35 closed before Slaughter Ln due to crash. Traffic is detouring to the frontage road at Exit 227. #my35 #atxtraffic
— TxDOT Austin (@TxDOTAustin) May 30, 2021
The crash happened on northbound I-35, before Slaughter Ln, at about 12:30 p.m.
The northbound lanes of the highway were closed as a result, with authorities rerouting traffic to the frontage road at Exit 227.
It is unclear at this point what led to the accident or if anyone was injured. Check back later for further updates on this developing news story.
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