Collision closes lanes on SH-290
TRAVIS COUNTY, TX – Officials with the Travis County Sheriff’s office shut down at least one lane following an afternoon collision in Northeast Austin Friday.
The accident was reported at about 3:19 p.m. in the westbound lanes of SH-290 near George Bush Street, according to the Austin-Travis County traffic report page.
Information regarding the number of vehicles involved in the collision or if any injuries were sustained as a result has not yet been made public.
This situation is still ongoing. Deputies are urging motorists to find an alternate route around this portion of SH-290 as delays and closures are likely throughout Friday evening’s rush-hour traffic.
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