Heavy traffic standstill: Eastbound lanes of I-10 Freeway have been indefinitely closed
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Hey there! Got a hot one for ya today - the I-10 East Freeway in Harris County, Texas has gone kaput, thanks to a smash-up involving a big ol' 18-wheeler. This beauty happened just east of the San Jacinto River/Spur 330 Crosby Lynchburg, blocking every last inch of the road like some kind of wheels-based game of human-size Tetris.
Lieutenant Terry Garza from the Harris County Sheriff's Office has spilled the beans about the situation. Seems like an 18-wheeler got itself all jackknifed on the I-10, causing quite the kerfuffle.
Now listen up, drivers! Lt. Garza recommends you steer clear of the mainlanes on I-10 Eastbound. Instead, take this nifty detour: Boogie on down Beltway 8 Toll Road northbound, then hit Highway 225, followed by Highway 146, and finally Spur 330. Ta-da! You're back on the I-10 East.
If you ain't a big fan of detours, there's another option. You could give the I-610 Loop a whirl as an alternate route. Just remember, this bash on the I-10 is causing some serious congestion and delays, so plan accordingly.
Stay tuned for updates, as the boys and girls in the emergency services and transportation departments are hustling to sort this thing out. But they ain't given us an ETA on when they'll open it back up yet.
Sources: Houston Transtar and Lieutenant Terry Garza with the Harris County Sheriff's Office.
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[1] Houston Transtar Traffic Cameras[2] Harris County Sheriff's Office Press Release
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