Interstate 35 in Denton was closed in both directions following an incident near the Chisam Road exit. The closure was confirmed by Texas Department of Transportation cameras, which showed dozens of law enforcement officers on the scene blocking traffic.
The Denton County Office of Emergency Management posted on social media that both northbound and southbound lanes were inaccessible. At the time of the initial report, a specific reopening time had not been determined.
Denton County Sheriff Capt. Orlando Hinojosa stated that the Texas Department of Public Safety is leading the response and is present at the scene. The Denton County Sheriff's Department is also assisting with traffic control efforts.
According to the Texas Department of Transportation, the interstate is not expected to reopen until 4 p.m. The cause of the incident and further details regarding the situation were not provided in the available information.
