SAN MARCOS, Texas — A downed telecommunications line caused traffic problems on Interstate 35 in San Marcos on Friday.
The San Marcos Police Department reported around 3:40 p.m. that all lanes on I-35 had reopened after crews along with SMPD and the San Marcos Fire Department lifted the downed line from the roadway.
The City of San Marcos first said around 2:45 p.m. that all lanes both northbound and southbound were closed between McCarty Lane and Wonder World Drive after an 18-wheeler pulled down the line.
At 2:50 p.m., officials said crews were still on the scene and were working to reopen the road "as quickly as possible."
Video shared by San Marcos Daily Record editor Nick Castillo showed traffic at a standstill.
PEOPLE ARE ALSO READING: