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I-35 crash slows traffic to a crawl on major San Antonio highway

I-35 crash slows traffic to a crawl on major San Antonio highway

A crash on I-35 North has brought traffic to a near standstill on the Northeast Side, with backups stretching for miles, according to traffic monitoring site SigAlert. The crash was reported around 1:07 p.m. at I-35 North near Olympia Parkway (Exit 173), with congestion stretching south to O’Connor Road (Exit 169), according to traffic alerts. Video of the scene, captured by Jennifer Weisgerber, appears to show a sedan struck by a semi-truck. It is unclear whether any injuries were reported. Drivers in the area are facing stopped traffic conditions, with vehicles crawling at under 10 mph or coming to a complete stop. Traffic monitors are urging drivers to expect delays of up to an hour and to seek alternate routes if traveling through the I-35 North corridor between Loop 1604 and O’Connor Road. For the latest traffic alerts, visit mySA.com.

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