Heavy Rain Closes Mines Road Crossing in Laredo
Rising creeks have shut a low-water crossing on Mines Road, and drivers are being told to find another route.
Updated on Nov. 10, 2026 in Current Conditions
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Heavy rain is filling creeks in Laredo, and a crossing on Mines Road in the Las Cruces area was closed Sunday. Water is also collecting in a creek in the Century City area.
Why it matters
Creeks in the Laredo area can flood during heavy rain, and more rain is expected, so low-water crossings may remain hazardous. Drivers should be aware of barricaded roads as conditions develop.
The closure is tied to rising water in local creeks, but the extraction includes no measured rainfall totals or water-level figures. Official data on how much rain has fallen and when the crossing will reopen has not been provided.
The players
Laredo Fire Department
The municipal fire agency responsible for emergency response in Laredo, which is monitoring the weather conditions affecting local creeks.
Laredo Police Department
The city's police agency, which issued guidance to drivers to avoid going around barricades at closed roadways.
The details
A barricade was placed at the Mines Road crossing in the Las Cruces area, and Laredo police said drivers who see a barricade should not go around it. The Laredo Fire Department is monitoring the weather, and officials have said there is no emergency and no recommendation for evacuations related to the river.
Timeline
Sunday: The Mines Road crossing in the Las Cruces area was closed.
November 9, 2026: Reports noted creeks filling with heavy rain in Laredo.
Seasonal Patterns
Closures of low-water crossings in Laredo follow the same pattern seen whenever nearby creeks rise after heavy rain, with barricades placed before water covers the roadway. The Mines Road closure fits that recurring local pattern rather than marking a new development.
Drivers should not go around barricades at the Mines Road crossing and should find another route with extra travel time. Police have advised avoiding the creek-adjacent roadways while water levels remain high.
The takeaway
Check conditions before driving near Laredo creeks during heavy rain, since low-water crossings can close with little notice. Choose an alternate route rather than attempting to cross flooded or barricaded roads.
Further reading
For ongoing updates, see Current Conditions for the latest on Laredo creeks and roadways.
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