Traffic back-up causes frustration Tuesday evening

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Construction crews repair the road where it appears there was a hole. ERIN COOPER/DEMOCRAT PHOTO

February 1, 2012

Erin Cooper CNHI The Weatherford Democrat Wed Feb 01, 2012, 08:01 AM CST

PARKER COUNTY — Traffic was backed up for several miles along Interstate 20 Tuesday afternoon and early evening following emergency construction on the westbound lanes just past the 403 exit, which shut down the highway for several hours.

Weatherford Director of Transportation Terry Hughes said he was informed that the issue stemmed from a “road failure of some kind,” but he did not know the extent of the problem.

Traffic was diverted at Dennis Road and re-routed to Spur 312, where drivers were able to get on the westbound service road to continue their journey.

Traffic crews looked as if they were filling a hole on the road.

Additional information was not available at deadline Tuesday.

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