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Southbound I-35 Closed in Austin During Active Law Enforcement Operation

A coordinated response by local police alongside the Texas Department of Public Safety risks leaving the busy corridor blocked for hours, disrupting morning commutes.

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The upper deck of I-35 southbound is currently closed because of an “active law enforcement” incident involving the Texas Department of Public Safety, according to the Austin Police Department.
An Austin police vehicle responds along Interstate 35 as authorities investigate a law enforcement incident that closed the upper deck for several hours Thursday. (Photo Credit: @Code3_SD)

Overview

  • An active law enforcement incident involving the Texas Department of Public Safety has led to the closure of all southbound I-35 lanes between U.S. 183 and Airport Boulevard, according to TxDOT and APD.
  • APD initially said the upper deck would be closed for several hours because of the DPS-related incident while the lower deck would remain open.
  • TxDOT updated its traffic alert to expand the closure to both upper and lower southbound lanes and urged drivers to prepare for delays and use alternate routes.
  • Authorities told motorists to avoid the area and KUT reported it has reached out to APD and DPS for more information as the situation develops.
  • The affected stretch is a major arterial with stacked upper and lower decks, so the closure is likely to cause significant commuter disruption and further operational updates are expected.