News: Crews block portion of I-35 North in Austin due to collision

AUSTIN, TX – Transportation crews blocked a portion of I-35 North along Cesar Chavez Street due to a Wednesday afternoon collision.

Total Traffic Austin said the crash occurred after 2 p.m. Upon arrival, authorities closed two left lanes so crews could clean up the debris from the scene. During the closures, traffic delays could be seen on Oltorf Street.

Accident. Two left lanes blocked. in #Travis on I-35 NB at Cesar Chavez St/Exit 234, stopped traffic back to Oltorf St/Exit 232 #ATXtraffic https://t.co/8laei8iLor

— Total Traffic Austin (@TotalTrafficAUS) December 3, 2025

The exact cause of the collision is under investigation.

New information, which includes reports of injuries, will be added after our team learns more.

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