I-35 south narrowed to single lane in Love County following crash
Posted on Wednesday, January 20th, 2021 at 2:06 am
LOVE CO., OK – Southbound traffic on Interstate 35 was narrowed to a single lane between SH-153 and U.S. Highway 77 in Love County following a collision on Monday afternoon.
The Oklahoma Department of Transportation’s official twitter page posted an alert of the accident at 2:44 p.m.:
LOVE CO: SB I-35 is narrowed to one lane between SH-153 at Thackerville (mm 5) and US-77 near the Oklahoma/Texas state line (mm 1) due to a crash. Traffic is congested and motorists can expect delays starting south of Marietta at SH-32 (mm 15). US-77 can be an alternate route.
— Oklahoma Department of Transportation (@OKDOT) January 18, 2021
The Oklahoma DoT provided an update stating the roadway was reopened by 3:21 p.m., though further traffic delays were expected.
UPDATE: SB I-35 is now OPEN between SH-153 at Thackerville (mm 5) and US-77 near the Oklahoma/Texas state line (mm 1) due to a crash. Expect delays as traffic resumes in the area.https://t.co/RpgBKu0thg
— Oklahoma Department of Transportation (@OKDOT) January 18, 2021
It is currently unknown how many vehicles were involved and whether anyone was injured. We will update this blog if more details are made public.
This information is presented as a way to help keep our community safer and is not meant to be taken as legal advice. However, the Oklahoma City car accident attorneys at the Abel Law Firm have helped clients secure financial compensation for their medical bills, lost wages, and other expenses. If you or someone you love has been injured in an accident involving another vehicle, contact us today for a free consultation.