A stretch of Highway 287 in Fort Worth came to a standstill Wednesday evening after authorities shut down the roadway in both directions between Berry Street and Willbarger Street.
The Texas Department of Transportation took to social media to alert drivers about the closure and urged motorists to find alternate routes while the shutdown remains in effect.
As of Wednesday evening the cause of the closure had not been publicly disclosed and no timeline had been given for when the highway would reopen. Officials have not released details about what prompted the emergency closure of the heavily traveled corridor.
Drivers in the area are advised to plan ahead and avoid the affected stretch of Highway 287 until further notice. The closure could cause significant traffic delays for commuters navigating the south Fort Worth area during the evening rush.
Authorities have not confirmed whether the closure is related to a crash, a law enforcement incident, or another type of emergency. Motorists are encouraged to monitor TxDOT traffic alerts and local traffic reports for real-time updates as the situation develops.