HOUSTON - Westbound lanes of I-10 at Lathrop Street in Houston have been shut down after power lines were downed Tuesday afternoon, TxDOT said.

I-10 shut down in Houston

What we know:

The Texas Department of Transportation alerted the public around 4:35 p.m. Tuesday about the closure.

They say all mainlines on 10 at Lathrop are blocked by the lines. Around 5 p.m., they said eastbound lanes had been cleared. TxDOT says they hope to have the westbound lanes reopened soon.

Centerpoint and TxDOT crews were on the scene working to clear the lanes around 5 p.m.

Travelers are urged to find alternate routes.

TranStar says two vehicles were involved in the incident.

What we don't know:

No agency has provided an estimate of when the scene will be cleared.

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