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Flooding closes U.S. 90 near Knippa, causing major travel delays
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· July 16, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points For example, trips from San Antonio to Del Rio are being rerouted through Laredo, adding around 3. Highway 90 in both directions near Knippa, leading to significant travel disruptions.
Flooding has resulted in the closure of U.S. Highway 90 in both directions near Knippa, leading to significant travel disruptions. Drivers are being stranded and experiencing lengthy delays, with backups lasting about an hour.
Only emergency crews are currently allowed to pass through the affected area. As a result, travelers are being forced to take detours, which can add substantial time to their journeys. For example, trips from San Antonio to Del Rio are being rerouted through Laredo, adding around 3.5 hours to the usual travel time.
Further information on the flooding and its impact on local travel is available from WOAI News 4, the local NBC affiliate.
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Category: safety Published: July 16, 2026 Source: WOAI News 4 / News4SA (NBC affiliate) — Local Reading time: 1 min
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