Black Ice Causes Crashes, Major Delays in Dallas

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As temperatures dipped into the 20s Friday morning, several reports of patchy ice on highways slowed the commute for thousands of drivers in North Dallas.

As temperatures climb Friday morning, the ice is expected to melt away.

Texas Department of Transportation cameras reported ice causing major issues along U.S. 75 in Dallas, where at least two crashes were reported shortly before 5 a.m.

All northbound lanes of 75 were closed between Knox Street and Mockingbird Lane. The freeway reopened at about 7:30 a.m.

In southwestern Dallas County, all northbound lanes of Spur 408 were closed before 5 a.m. between Illinois Avenue and Loop 12 due to ice.

Ice was also reported at the following locations:

  • Southbound Interstate 35E at Loop 12
  • Northbound U.S. Route 67 at Polk Street
  • Northbound I-45 at Malloy Bridge Road

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