SH-49, TEXAS — State Highway 49 is shut down in both northbound and southbound directions following a serious traffic accident. The closure affects the corridor from roughly two miles east of FM-727 to 232 feet east of SH-43, spanning between mile markers 754 and 762.
Emergency personnel and recovery teams are on the scene handling the incident and working to clear the lanes. Heavy traffic delays are being reported in the area, and no official detour has been established at this time.
The Texas Department of Transportation anticipates the roadway will reopen by approximately 5:00 p.m., though clearance operations could extend beyond this estimate.
Motorists and commercial truck dispatchers should avoid the corridor and seek alternate routes to prevent major travel delays. We will update this report as further information becomes available.
