UPDATE: I10 East at Juarez exit now open after garbage truck fire
Sep 20, 2024
UPDATE: All lanes on I-10 East at Juarez Exit 22B are now open after a vehicle on fire, according to TxDOT.
ORIGINAL: EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — All lanes are currently closed on I-10 East at Juarez Exit 22B due to a vehicle on fire in the area, according to TxDOT.
TxDOT says traffic is backed up to Cotton and clearing time is until further notice.
All lanes are also closed on Gateway East after Copia due to fire department activity.
Video obtained by our crews shows what appears to be a garbage truck on fire.
The bridge will reopen only after evaluation indicates it is sound, TxDOT said. Drivers are urged to find alternate routes.
No further information has been released. This story will be updated once we learn more.