Two Crashes Close Northbound I-35E in Dallas
Collisions on Interstate 35E at Harry Hines Boulevard and West 12th Street closed all northbound lanes early Tuesday.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Car Types
Two collisions shut down all northbound lanes of Interstate 35E in Dallas in the early hours of Tuesday. Motorists were detoured to the frontage road, and traffic back-up exceeds three miles.
Why it matters
The closures affected a major northbound route through Dallas during the morning commute, forcing drivers onto frontage roads and creating long delays. Residents traveling through the Farmers Branch and Oak Cliff areas should expect slower travel until lanes reopen.
The first collision was detected at 2:18 a.m. near Farmers Branch and the second at 2:32 a.m. in Oak Cliff, with the traffic back-up exceeding three miles. The cause of the crashes has not been determined.
The players
Interstate 35E
Interstate 35E is a major north-south highway running through Dallas and connecting the city to surrounding communities.
The details
All northbound lanes at Harry Hines Boulevard and West 12th Street were closed after the two collisions. Motorists are being detoured to the frontage road, and two-way traffic control is in place near the West 12th Street scene.
Timeline
Tuesday, 2:18 a.m.: First collision detected on Harry Hines Boulevard near Farmers Branch.
Tuesday, 2:32 a.m.: Second collision detected near West 12th Street in Oak Cliff.
Tuesday, 10:30 a.m.: Lanes near Harry Hines Boulevard expected to reopen.
Tuesday, 10:45 a.m.: Lanes near West 12th Street expected to open.
Car Types
Interstate 35E's northbound closures illustrate how multi-vehicle crashes on the Dallas freeway corridor repeatedly force traffic onto frontage roads and generate long back-ups for commuters. Incidents like this one affect the full range of passenger vehicles, from compact cars to pickup trucks, that share the corridor each day.
Northbound drivers on Interstate 35E should plan for detours to the frontage road and delays of more than three miles until lanes reopen. Commuters can check traffic conditions before leaving to avoid the Harry Hines Boulevard and West 12th Street areas.
The takeaway
Checking traffic conditions before a morning commute can help drivers avoid long back-ups caused by freeway collisions. Drivers facing a closure should follow posted detours and allow extra travel time.
Further reading
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