City of Tyler urges residents to be weather alert, avoid all non-essential travel
TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - The City of Tyler has received 10 reports of downed trees blocking roadways, according to a statement from the city. Residents are to avoid all non-essential driving.
They say that if you must drive, you should slow down, and if you see water covering the road, turn around. Do not attempt to cross it.
The following streets/intersections have one or more lanes closed due to downed trees or power lanes:
- West 8th Street and South College Avenue
- North Parkdale Drive and Lynn Drive
- Belvedere Boulevard and Woodlawn Street
- Shiloh Road and Paluxy Drive
- Woodland Hills Drive and Cloverdale Drive
- Woodland Hills Drive and Peggy Place
- Amy Lane and Gail Lane
- 1903 N. Forest Ave.
- 320 S. Vine Ave.
- 421 W. Harpole St.
The Street Department is actively working on clearing streets and will continue as long as conditions are safe, the city said in a statement.
Residents can report flooded streets, potholes, sinkholes, downed trees, stormwater issues, and drainage issues using the free “MyTyler” phone App or by calling the Streets Department at (903) 531-1393 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and the Tyler Police Department non-emergency number at (903) 531-1000 during non-business hours.
Report downed power lines to Oncor at 1-888-313-4747. Do not attempt to move the lines or trees if power lines are involved.
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