Vehicle fire closes two southbound lanes of I-35 after US-290

AUSTIN, TX – According to TxDOT, a vehicle fire has closed two southbound lanes of I-35 after US-290.

Traffic Advisory: A vehicle fire has closed the southbound right two lanes on I-35 after 290/71 Ben White Frey-Exit 230. Stay left and expect delays until cleared. #atxtraffic #my35

— TxDOT Austin (@TxDOTAustin) April 1, 2021

This incident was reported at around 8:23 a.m. this morning. The right lanes of the highway are currently blocked. Drivers in the area should expect delays and stay left.

The cause of this accident is currently unclear. This post will be updated if new information is released.

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