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🚦 Executive Summary

• Houston is the statewide trouble spot this morning, with a major West Loop crash. Most other metros face routine work-zone slowdowns.
• Statewide factors: federal holiday travel patterns and ongoing overnight lane closures across DFW and Austin.

🏙️ Regional Breakdowns

Houston Metro Area

• Current Status: Major Gridlock
• Active Bottlenecks & Incidents:
  • 18-wheeler overturned on the West Loop near I-10 Katy Freeway West, causing major delays
  • Backups likely on I-10 West, I-610 West Loop, and nearby feeders
• Construction Alerts:
  • No verified same-day closures
  • Check Houston TranStar before departing
• Alternative Routes:
  • Beltway 8 for I-10 West commuters
  • US-59/Southwest Freeway or Westpark Tollway to bypass the West Loop

Dallas-Fort Worth Metro Area

• Current Status: Minor Delays
• Active Bottlenecks & Incidents:
  • Recent Loop 12 crashes in West Dallas and I-30 crashes in Grand Prairie
  • I-20 crash history at Trail Lake Drive in Fort Worth
  • Expect residual slowdowns at these spots
• Construction Alerts:
  • SB US-75 between McDermott Drive and Parker Road (Allen/Plano) reduced to one lane nightly, 9 p.m.–5 a.m., through Thursday
  • EB I-30 left lane closed nightly in Rockwall, 9 p.m.–5 a.m., through Friday
  • Loop 12 in West Dallas, Illinois Ave to Singleton Blvd, lanes closed nightly, 9 p.m.–5 a.m.
  • EB I-20 left lane closed nightly in Fort Worth, 11 p.m.–6 a.m., through Thursday
  • WB Bush Turnpike three right lanes closed Tuesday overnight, Josey Lane to McCoy Road
• Alternative Routes:
  • I-35E or Spur 408 around Loop 12 closures
  • US-75 service road or Central Expressway alternatives near Allen/Plano

Austin Metro Area

• Current Status: Minor Delays
• Active Bottlenecks & Incidents:
  • No verified incidents
  • Chronic slowdowns on I-35 through South Austin and MoPac
• Construction Alerts:
  • I-35 Capital Express South work continues between SH 45 and Ben White Blvd
  • Statewide rebuild targeted for completion in 2028
  • Overnight lane reductions typical; confirm nightly closures with TxDOT
• Alternative Routes:
  • MoPac (Loop 1) for north–south trips
  • SH 130 toll to skip I-35 entirely

San Antonio Metro Area

• Current Status: Minor Delays
• Active Bottlenecks & Incidents:
  • No verified incidents
  • Typical peak-hour congestion on I-10, I-35, and Loop 1604
• Construction Alerts:
  • I-35 NEX Central work zones continue
  • Loop 1604 North Expansion lane shifts on the northwest side
  • Confirm weekly closures on TxDOT’s San Antonio lane closure page
• Alternative Routes:
  • Loop 410 to bypass I-35 work zones
  • US-281 for north–south trips

Corpus Christi Metro Area

• Current Status: Minor Delays
• Active Bottlenecks & Incidents:
  • No verified incidents
  • Peak-hour slowdowns around I-37, Crosstown Expressway, and SPID
• Construction Alerts:
  • Ongoing city street reconstruction projects
  • Check the City of Corpus Christi street closure report
• Alternative Routes:
  • Crosstown Expressway (SH 286) to reach I-37
  • Ayers Street or surface streets around SPID backups

Rio Grande Valley

• Current Status: Minor Delays
• Active Bottlenecks & Incidents:
  • No verified incidents
  • Frequent slowdowns on Expressway 83 (I-2) through McAllen, Pharr, and Mission
• Construction Alerts:
  • I-69C Interchange Project work in Pharr and McAllen
  • Overnight Expressway 83 lane and ramp closures possible
• Alternative Routes:
  • I-2 frontage roads to bypass Expressway 83 backups
  • Business 83 for local trips

🚧 Major Statewide Transit Warnings

• I-35 corridor, Austin to San Antonio: work-zone slowdowns possible; allow extra time
• I-10, Houston: West Loop crash may push delays onto I-10 West commuters and Katy-bound traffic
• DFW overnight closures: US-75, I-30, I-20, and Loop 12 through the week

🚨 Hurt in a Crash? Call Scutt Law PLLC

Work zones and congestion raise crash risk. If you’ve been injured, Scutt Law PLLC can help you understand your rights. Call (210) 460-0424 for a free consultation.

Disclaimer: This report is for general informational purposes only. Traffic conditions change quickly and may differ from what’s listed here. For real-time updates, check DriveTexas.org, Houston TranStar, or local transportation authorities. Nothing in this post is legal advice, and reading it does not create an attorney-client relationship with Scutt Law PLLC.