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San Antonio I-35 Shut Down by Sign Strike
25 Jan
Summary
- I-35 northbound lanes in San Antonio were closed on Saturday morning.
- A vehicle collision caused damage to overhead road signs.
- Traffic delays of up to an hour were reported due to the incident.
A significant disruption occurred on I-35 in San Antonio early Saturday morning, January 25, 2026. A vehicle collision with overhead highway signs led to the closure of the northbound lanes. The incident took place on I-35 between the Austin Street and New Braunfels Avenue exits.
Traffic monitoring services reported that the closure could result in delays of up to one hour for commuters. Visual evidence from highway cameras confirmed that the overhead signage for the New Braunfels Avenue exit was left dangling at a precarious angle over the roadway, severely impacting traffic movement. Authorities have been contacted for additional details regarding the incident and its full impact.
