AUSTIN, Texas — Crews are working to remove an 18-wheeler that became stuck under a bridge along Interstate 35 in Central Austin Tuesday evening.
According to the Austin Police Department, the incident happened around 7 p.m. at 1100 N IH 35 Northbound, under the 11th Street bridge. Officials said the truck was carrying a load that was too tall and became lodged under the overpass.
Authorities confirmed the vehicle is not a typical tractor-trailer and requires additional coordination to remove it. Austin police, fire crews, and the Texas Department of Transportation are working together to free the truck, a process that could take up to two hours.
Crews are working to remove an 18-wheeler that became stuck under a bridge along Interstate 35 in Central Austin Tuesday evening. (Photo: CBS Austin/Jalen Adams)
The crash has reduced northbound I-35 traffic to one lane in the area, causing delays. Drivers are urged to use alternate routes and proceed with caution.
This is developing news and will be updated as more information becomes available.