Traffic Impacted By Multiple Crashes on I-30 In Brashear
Wrecker crews work to remove a disabled truck from Interstate 30 in Brashear, an area where multiple vehicle crashes occurred Monday afternoon. Traffic on Interstate 30 between Sulphur Springs and Cumby was hampered Monday afternoon following a series of crashes and vehicle issues in Brashear. While no life-threatening injuries were reported, traffic was impacted along that stretch for more than 5 hours as law enforcement,...
Truck, Train Collide North of I-30 At County Road 4719 Railroad Crossing
One man was reportedly transported to the hospital to be checked out following a truck and train collision at the County Road 4719 railroad crossing Tuesday morning. Hopkins County sheriff’s deputies, Texas Department of Public Safety troopers, Cumby police, Hopkins County and Cumby firefighters were dispatched around 10:30 a.m. Tuesday to what was reported as a truck and train crash just north of the north Interstate 30 service...
Single Truck Crash Closes Road For Over 6 Hours
Just after 11 pm on Wednesday night, a single tanker truck headed northbound on Hwy 19 failed to navigate the turn at the I-30 intersection. After jumping the small median and narrowly missing the Right Turn Only sign, the truck and trailer ran off the road overturning in the grassy area at the Southeast corner of the heavily travelled intersection. First responders on the scene extracted the lone occupant of the destroyed rig and...
*Updated* Truck Fire Closes South Broadway Street Overpass
As of 10:30am Thursday morning, work continued on the cleanup of the tractor/trailer fire under the Broadway Street Overpass at I-30. Fuller’s Wrecker was on the scene with massive equipment to get the Interstate back to normal. One lane of traffic had reopened on Westbound I-30 but traffic was still backed up for miles in that direction. The Broadway crossing remained closed. Motorists are urged to avoid the area of the South...
Crash On I-30 Exit Ramp Leads To Warrant Arrest
A 56-year-old Brownsville man involved in a vehicle crash just off Interstate 30 in Cumby was jailed Thursday evening on a warrant, according to arrest reports.County emergency dispatchers were first contacted at 3:04 p.m. March 21 regarding a two-vehicle crash on the north Interstate 30 service road at the exit 110 ramp. According to county reports, the Brownsville man was in a vehicle struck by a truck.Cumby Police Officer Kenneth...
Road Debris Results in Multiple Crashes, 2-hour Closure of I-30
A section of Interstate 30 in Saltillo was shut down for more than 2 hours Wednesday night as a result of crashes caused by debris in the roadway. No one was reported to have sustained serious injuries, but multiple vehicles were reported to have become involved, according to sheriff’s reports.Officials were first alerted at 9:56 p.m. that a semi appeared to have lost at tire, resulting in the vehicle hitting the guard rail on...
TxDOT’s I-30 Public Survey of Opinions and Concerns for the Future of I-30 Continues
Time remains for those who have yet to respond to the Texas Department of Transportation’s invitation to the public to share their opinions and concerns about the future of Interstate Highway 30 in East Texas. According to Tim McAlavy, the response has been strong but TxDOT wants everyone to have an opportunity to contribute. The survey will close at the end of June according to McAlavy. I-30 is an important connection for...
TxDOT Seeks Public Input on Future of I-30
Texas Department of Transportation and other officials are encouraging the public to share their opinions and concerns about the future of Interstate Highway 30 in East Texas. I-30 is an important connection for travel and trade. But as the interstate highway system ages and population and trade increase in Texas, it is necessary to assess the current safety and capacity of this highway. The I-30 East Texas Corridor Study is being...
I-30 Accident Halts Traffic; Claims Lives of Three Alabama Teens
Traffic on I-30 West bound just east of Greenville stopped early Friday morning following a three (3) vehicle accident created by a wrong-way driver. West bound traffic halted near the Farmers Electric Coop offices when an east bound driver in a silver Mercury in the west bound lane struck an SUV with five (5) teens and then that SUV burst into flames when it was struck by a semi-truck and trailer. The accident occurred around 2 a.m....
Paris District Road Report for week of May 13, 2024
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting May 13, 2024. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues. Motorists are advised to remain alert and pay special attention to all signs, barricades and traffic controls, and reduce their speed as they approach and travel through work zones. They should also avoid distractions such as...
