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Shutting it down: Making road closure decisions after an accident

By Kim Hilsenbeck

Accidents have the potential to stop traffic for hours and cause residual effects on the flow of travelers, particularly during afternoon rush hour.

 That happened last week when a Hays County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) deputy made the decision to shut down FM 1626 in both directions due to a multi-vehicle accident. The incident took place around 4 p.m. Sept. 24 just as many commuters were starting their journeys and students from Hays High School let out.

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