I-35E reopens after blowing construction debris forced closure in Denton, officials say

Just before 6 p.m., a section of Interstate 35E in Denton reopened after being temporarily closed on Sunday when construction debris began blowing onto the roadway, the Denton Police Department said.

A wind advisory is in effect until 1 a.m. due to sustained winds from the northwest at 20 to 30 mph and gusts up to 50 mph.   

Northbound lanes of I-35E were closed at Bonnie Brae Street around 1:42 p.m. after debris from a nearby construction area was reported blowing into traffic lanes.

Officials later said southbound lanes of Interstate 35E were also temporarily shut down due to actively falling debris. Southbound drivers were being diverted to I-35W.

Authorities advised drivers to seek alternate routes. 

The strong winds also canceled the post-race performance by Grammy-winning artist T-Pain scheduled for Sunday as part of the Good Ranchers Concert Series at the inaugural Java House Grand Prix of Arlington.