Portion of I-35 in northern Travis County closed due to diesel spill

A collision on I-35 north of Austin has caused a diesel spill, closing all northbound lanes.

AUSTIN, Texas — A portion of I-35 just north of Austin is currently closed following a collision that caused a subsequent diesel spill.

According to the Travis County Sheriff’s Office and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), the collision occurred on the northbound side of the interstate, south of Grand Avenue Parkway around FM 1825. The collision has led to the closure of all lanes on the northbound side.

The sheriff’s office said clean up will take a while, and drivers are asked to seek alternate routes as delays are expected.