CENTRAL TEXAS — UPDATE: The Temple Police Department has confirmed that the northbound I-35 has reopened as of 4:28 p.m. this afternoon.
Drivers are still being asked to proceed with caution.
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ORIGINAL STORY: The Temple Police Department is reporting closure on I-35, citing severe weather.
Temple police said the northbound I-35 has been shut down due to ice.
Multiple car accidents have been reported this afternoon, police said.
Temple police said traffic is currently being redirected and are asking the public to avoid the area.
No reopening time frame has been released as of yet.
I-35 CLOSURE: TPD has shut down northbound I-35 due to road conditions deteriorating because of the ice. Our officers are working multiple car accidents on the interstate. Traffic is currently being re-routed. If you can avoid I-35, please do so. Stay home if you can. pic.twitter.com/xllgiI5NWs
— Temple Police Dept (@TempleTXPolice) January 31, 2023
