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UPDATE: I-35 south near West re-opens following shutdown, semi-trailer fire

TRAFFIC ALERT: Delays expected to last up to 8 hours on I-35 south near West following semi-trailer fire
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UPDATE (1:30 p.m.)

I-35 southbound near West at mile marker 356 is open again and the roadway is clear.

ORIGINAL STORY

All southbound traffic on I-35 at mile marker 356 just north of West is shut down — traffic is being diverted to the frontage at Exit 356.

Texas DPS troopers responded to a semi-truck trailer on fire around 8 a.m. Wednesday, and Texas DPS is now taking over the scene.

Delays are expected to last up to eight hours as crews clean up the scene and complete roadway assessments.