ABILENE, Texas - Motorists traveling through Taylor County on Friday night should expect traffic delays following an accident along eastbound Interstate 20.
According to traffic conditions reported by TxDOT, a motor vehicle accident has forced the closure of the right lane on Eastbound I-20 near Abilene. The restriction spans from just east of Loop 322 to approximately a quarter-mile west of Business I-20R.
Incident Summary & Key Travel Details:
- Location: Eastbound I-20 (From 206 ft East of Loop 322 to 0.25 miles West of Business I-20R)
- Affected Lanes: Eastbound right lane closed
- Reason: Motor vehicle accident
- Expected Clearance: Approximately 12:30 AM CDT (Saturday, October 24, 2026)
- Advisory: Expect local delays, reduce driving speed when approaching the crash zone, and merge left safely to give emergency and clearance crews room to operate.






