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Drivers Urged to Avoid I-35 Near Howard Lane in Austin

Austin police are urging drivers to avoid the Howard Lane and I-35 area after a crash investigation resulted in major lane closures.

Published June 14, 2026 at 1:34pm by Dante Motley


A crash investigation has shut down the main lanes of Interstate 35 in both directions near Howard Lane, Austin police said Sunday morning.

The Austin Police Department posted online about the I-35 closure at 5:40 a.m., asking drivers to avoid the area and use alternate routes.

No additional details about the crash or when the section of highway might reopen were immediately available.