JeffersonCoSheriffTX

Offical Twitter account of the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office. For emergencies Call 911 or (409-835-8411) for non-emergencies. *Not monitored 24/7*

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TRAFFIC ALERT: There is report of another major accident IH-10 westbound at Hamshire Rd. All westbound traffic is being diverted at exit 838 on to FM 365.

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TRAFFIC UPDATE: All lanes are open.

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TRAFFIC UPDATE: Traffic westbound around the accident has started to move slowly with one lane open at this time while State Troopers continue work the accident. Please be patient and drive safely.

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TRAFFIC ALERT UPDATE: All IH-10 Westbound is being diverted at the exit 838 on to FM 365 to Hwy 124.

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TRAFFIC ALERT - IH10 West Bound near Hamshire Road shut down due to major wreck.

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TRAFFIC UPDATE: IH-10 westbound has been reopened.

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TRAFFIC ALERT: IH-10 westbound at mile maker 837 is shutdown due to a major accident. Use alternate route if you are traveling to Houston. It is unclear at this time when the road will be open.

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Traffic ALERT: https://t.co/Yet4QW3s5n

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TRAFFIC UPDATE: All lanes are open at IH-10 and FM 365. The power line has been removed. Entergy will be replacing the line later this evening which will result in a closure of IH-10.

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TRAFFIC ALERT: IH-10 westbound and eastbound lanes are closed due to a downed power line. Entergy in on scene with ESD4.

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TRAFFIC ALERT UPDATE: Smith Road at the IH-10 service road is back open. The tanker truck has been removed from the scene.

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TRAFFIC ALERT: Smith Road at IH-10 near Loves Truck Stop is closed due to an overturned tanker truck. The tanker has a small fuel leak. First responders are on scene. We will update you when we have new information.

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TRAFFIC UPDATE: Both east and westbound lane of IH-10 are now open at Hamshire Road. Traffic may still be backed up, so drive safely.

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TRAFFIC UPDATE: The Tanker fire has been extinguished. We are anticipating that the interstate will be open again soon.

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TRAFFIC ALERT: A tanker truck fire has cause the east and westbound lanes of IH-10 to at Hamshire Road (county line) to be close. For your safety please avoid the area. as we get additional information we will let you know.

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TRAFFIC UPDATE: TxDot advised that IH 10 is open once again for normal traffic.

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TRAFFIC ALERT UPDATE: Authorities has closed IH 10 westbound at MM829 again for additional Hazmat cleanup. They are exiting at IH 10 at Hwy124 in Winnie. Please be patient and drive safely.

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TRAFFIC ALERT: IH-10 is now open to normal traffic. It will take some time for the backed up to clear out so please be patient.

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TRAFFIC ALERT: IH 10 westbound at mile maker 829 just inside Chambers County is closed due to a major accident. If you are heading to Houston you may want to take a different route.