MIDLAND, Texas — UPDATE: Southbound lanes are cleared, but the intersection will be a four-way stop until a new traffic light is installed.
Drivers are encouraged to use alternate routes if possible, as the city expects that the change could cause heavy traffic in the area.
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The City of Midland is warning drivers that the southbound lanes of West Loop 250 at I-20 are closed.
This closure is due to a traffic light being down in the area as of 7:15 p.m.
Drivers should avoid the area until further notice and seek alternate routes.
At this time there is no word on when the traffic light be restored or what caused the traffic light to go down.