Northbound I-45 near I-20 interchange reopened after deadly accident Tuesday

Dallas police ask the public to avoid the area of Interstate 45 near the Interstate 20 interchange as officers investigate a deadly accident.

Dallas police say a person was struck and killed in the 10400 block of northbound Julius Schepps Freeway. Police were called at about 3:15 p.m.

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Dallas police posted on social media that the roadway will be closed for several hours.

#TrafficAlert: I-45 northbound at I-20 will be closed for several hours as #DallasPD investigates a traffic accident. Find an alternate route if you are travelling towards downtown! pic.twitter.com/egTxzEOxy1
— Dallas Police Dept (@DallasPD) December 10, 2024

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Anyone traveling toward Downtown Dallas was urged to find an alternate route.

The Dallas Police Department reported just after 6 p.m. that all lanes were reopened.

#TrafficAlert: All lanes of traffic at I-45 northbound and I-20 are now reopened. https://t.co/d7dSb4BDcG
— Dallas Police Dept (@DallasPD) December 11, 2024