EASTBOUND I-40, TEXAS — A traffic incident has forced the closure of the right lane on eastbound Interstate 40 near Mile Marker 132, located roughly 2.7 miles west of Loop 271. The blockage was initially logged by transportation officials at 7:54 AM.
Emergency response and highway maintenance personnel are currently operating at the scene. Traffic is restricted to the remaining open travel lane, and while no official detour is currently in place, passing vehicles must merge left around the active work zone.
Texas Department of Transportation officials estimate that clearance crews will have the roadway reopened by approximately 11:00 AM.
Motorists and commercial truck drivers routing through the area should exercise caution, maintain safe following distances, and watch for first responders near the right shoulder. We will update this report as more details become available.
