A crash on East Evans Road near Rolling Oaks Mall has left the 5800‑5900 block operating with just one lane, sparking delays for Northeast Side drivers.
Key points
- The crash has reduced East Evans Road to a single lane, likely causing delays for drivers.
- No serious injuries were reported, and no criminal activity was identified.
- The cause of the accident and the timeline for restoring two‑lane traffic remain unknown.
- BCSO advises motorists to use alternate routes and stay updated via local traffic sources.
The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) reported that a traffic accident on Monday, November 9, forced the 5800‑5900 block of East Evans Road to operate as a single lane. The incident occurred near Loop 1604, west of Interstate 35, close to the small community of Bracken in Comal County.
In a Facebook post shared at 10:28 a.m., BCSO said no serious bodily injuries have been reported and no criminal activity was observed. The agency did not disclose the exact time of the crash, the number of vehicles involved, or the cause of the collision.
Incident details and location
Authorities also did not specify when normal traffic flow might resume. The sheriff’s office suggested that drivers consider alternate routes, as current traffic maps such as SigAlert and TxDOT’s mobile cameras do not provide additional details on the incident or expected delays.
Commuters traveling the Northeast Side of San Antonio should stay alert for possible congestion and monitor local traffic updates for any changes. The BCSO’s warning underscores the uncertainty surrounding the duration of the lane reduction.
Official response and safety update
The incident adds to a series of weather‑related disruptions in the area, including recent rain‑induced road closures, but no direct link between the weather and this crash has been confirmed.
Reader questions
When is East Evans Road expected to return to normal traffic conditions?
The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office has not provided a timeline for when the lane reduction will be lifted.
Were there any injuries in the crash?
According to BCSO, no serious bodily injuries have been reported.
What should drivers do if they need to travel through the area?
Drivers are encouraged to consider alternate routes and monitor local traffic updates, as current traffic maps do not show additional details about the incident.
Source: mysanantonio.com