All southbound lanes of the Dallas North Tollway were closed in Plano on Friday afternoon, September 11, 2026, after a cement truck overturned. The North Texas Tollway Authority confirmed the shutdown affects the roadway at the Parker Road interchange. Plano Police Department stated that the incident involved the concrete truck and another vehicle.
Aerial footage from a news helicopter showed the truck lying on its side with wet cement spilled across the lanes. Emergency responders and road maintenance crews arrived at the scene to manage the spill. Personnel were observed using shovels and brushes to remove the material from the pavement.
As of the latest available information, authorities have not released details regarding the cause of the crash. No information about potential injuries has been made public. The North Texas Tollway Authority advised drivers to expect heavy traffic and significant delays in the area. Motorists were urged to avoid the section of the tollway until the roadway is fully cleared and reopened.
The Dallas North Tollway serves as a major commuter corridor connecting Dallas to suburbs including Plano and Frisco. The Parker Road interchange is a high-traffic area that typically experiences congestion during weekday afternoons. Full-lane closures on this limited-access tollway can impact surrounding surface streets and nearby access roads.
