Overturned 18-wheeler in La Porte causes major traffic delays

Overturned 18-wheeler on Independence at SH-225 in La Porte causes major traffic delays (KPRC 2)

LA PORTE, Texas – An overturned 18-wheeler caused major traffic delays on Independence at SH-225 Tuesday, according to the La Porte Office of Emergency Management.

Drivers were urged to seek alternate routes as crews wroked to transport product from the tanker to a new one.

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It’s unclear how long the traffic delays persisted.

Officials said traffic congestion was managed by the La Porte County Sheriff’s Office and TxDOT.


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