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18-Wheeler Blocks I-35E Flyover Ramp in Denton Before Road Reopens

18-Wheeler Blocks I-35E Flyover Ramp in Denton Before Road Reopens - 18-Wheeler Wrecks
Monday, August 31, 2026
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Denton
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Denton Record-Chronicle

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An 18-wheeler blocked an I-35E flyover ramp in Denton on Monday, August 31, 2026, disrupting traffic before crews were able to clear the commercial truck and reopen the ramp.

The incident occurred in the I-35E/I-35W interchange area, where significant highway construction and ramp work is currently underway.

The affected flyover ramp was later reopened to traffic after the 18-wheeler was removed from the roadway.

Early information did not establish whether the truck was involved in a collision, became disabled, or experienced another problem that caused it to block the ramp. Information regarding possible injuries was also not immediately available.

18-Wheeler Blocks Flyover Ramp in Denton

A tractor-trailer blocking a flyover ramp can create substantial traffic problems because drivers generally have limited opportunities to maneuver around a disabled commercial vehicle on an elevated connector.

When an 18-wheeler becomes disabled or obstructs a ramp, authorities may need to close the roadway completely while heavy-duty towing equipment responds.

The location is also part of the ongoing I-35E/I-35W interchange reconstruction project in Denton. TxDOT is rebuilding and expanding portions of the interchange, including direct connectors, flyover ramps, and frontage roads.

Because information surrounding Monday's incident remains limited, it would be premature to determine whether driver error, mechanical problems, roadway configuration, construction conditions, or another issue contributed to the blockage.

What Can Cause an 18-Wheeler to Become Disabled on a Flyover Ramp?

Commercial trucks can become disabled for many reasons.

Depending on what investigators ultimately determine happened, possible issues may include:

  • Engine or transmission failure

  • Tire failure

  • Brake or wheel-end problems

  • Steering or suspension failure

  • Electrical problems

  • Fuel-system problems

  • Cargo movement

  • Tractor or trailer mechanical defects

  • Difficulty navigating a ramp or construction configuration

  • A collision with another vehicle or roadway object

The presence of a disabled truck does not by itself establish negligence by the truck driver or motor carrier.

Evidence May Be Important if a Crash Occurred

If another vehicle was involved or someone was injured, evidence from the truck and surrounding roadway could become important.

Potential evidence may include:

  • Dashcam footage

  • Truck-mounted camera footage

  • The tractor's electronic control module or “black box”

  • GPS and telematics information

  • Electronic logging-device records

  • Driver inspection reports

  • Maintenance and repair records

  • Tire and brake records

  • TxDOT traffic-camera footage

  • Witness statements

  • Photographs of the truck and ramp

  • Towing and recovery records

The Wooley Law Firm represents people injured in Texas 18-wheeler and commercial truck accidents, including serious truck incidents throughout Denton County and North Texas.

I-35 Construction Can Make Truck Incidents More Complicated

The Denton interchange is undergoing a major TxDOT reconstruction project involving the area where I-35E and I-35W come together.

TxDOT's project includes widening I-35, rebuilding the interchange, expanding frontage roads, and constructing new direct connectors and flyover ramps.

Construction does not mean it contributed to this incident. However, if a serious crash occurs in an active highway construction area, investigators may need to document temporary lane configurations, barriers, signs, pavement markings, ramp geometry, and any recent traffic changes.

Other I-35 Truck Wrecks in Denton

The Wooley Law Firm has reported on other significant commercial truck incidents along the I-35 corridor in Denton.

In July, an 18-wheeler jackknifed across northbound I-35E near Mayhill Road in Denton, blocking the highway while emergency crews responded.

The firm has also reported on a major 18-wheeler collision on southbound I-35 near Loop 288 in Denton.

Those incidents involved different circumstances and are not known to be related to Monday's flyover-ramp blockage.

Injured in an 18-Wheeler Accident in Denton?

If you were injured in a Denton 18-wheeler accident, I-35E truck wreck, I-35W interchange collision, flyover-ramp crash, commercial vehicle accident, or another serious Denton County wreck, you may have the right to seek justice and pursue compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering, lost wages, mental anguish, impairment, property damage, and other losses if the evidence establishes legal responsibility.

A Denton truck accident lawyer can investigate trucking records, vehicle data, maintenance history, available video, roadway conditions, witness statements, and insurance coverage to determine what contributed to a serious commercial vehicle crash.

Call The Wooley Law Firm at (214) 699-6524 for a free consultation. You don't pay unless we win.

This article is based on preliminary local reporting concerning an 18-wheeler blocking an I-35E flyover ramp in Denton. Additional or different facts may become available. It has not yet been established that a collision occurred or that any person or company was negligent. This article is for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Reading it does not create an attorney-client relationship.

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