Concrete chunks fall into traffic on Dallas Central Expressway
Concrete chunks fall on Dallas Central Expressway
Chunks of concrete from the Lovers Lane overpass have reportedly fallen into the northbound lanes of the Dallas Central Express.
DALLAS - Part of northbound U.S. Highway 75 in Dallas is blocked off on Wednesday morning because of concrete chucks that have fallen from an overpass.
What we know:
The incident is affecting traffic on the Central Expressway near the Southern Methodist University campus.
According to early reports, pieces of concrete from the Lovers Lane overpass have fallen into the far-right northbound lane.
While it doesn’t appear that any vehicles were hit, police have blocked off that lane because of the debris on the roadway and safety concerns.
What we don't know:
It’s not yet clear how long the closure will last or what emergency repairs will be needed.
The Source: The information in this story comes from traffic reporter Chip Waggoner and Texas Department of Transportation traffic cameras.