18-wheel jackknife stopped I-35W in Denton

DENTON COUNTY, Texas. Winter weather hitting the Dallas-Fort Worth metro on Tuesday caused some traffic problems in the area.

The Denton Police Department tweeted around 9 a.m. Tuesday that Interstate 35W was closed at Crawford Road due to an 18-wheeler blocking all lanes.

Traffic was diverted from the Interstate in Crawford to US 377.

The DPD said the Interstate would be closed for at least two hours. DPD advises drivers to choose an alternative route.

This crash is among numerous trouble spots in the metroplex, including Loop 12 on Singleton Boulevard, Interstate 30 on Interstate 45, and Interstate 20 on Interstate 35E.

Ice ice baby…

Sure, there are a few hotspots, but here are a few areas of concern this morning in Dallas County.
-Loop 12 NB at Singleton Boulevard
-EB I-30 @ IH45 ICED South Exit! (All lanes closed – ENTIRE TRANSPORT GROUP IS A MESS.)
-WB I-20 @ IH35E North exit @wfaa pic.twitter.com/LzOSBEBXQV

— Tashara takes on Texas (@TasharaParker) January 31, 2023

TRAFFIC WARNING | Northbound I-35W is closed on Crawford Road due to an 18-wheeler car with a jackknife cutting off all lanes. 35 W traffic is redirected in Crawford to 377.

The lanes will be closed for at least two hours, so if you must pass, look for an alternative route. pic.twitter.com/M8Hx0WLVH4

— Denton Police Department (@DENTONPD) January 31, 2023