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Crash closes eastbound lanes of Montana at Vista Del Este, seek alternate route
By Yvonne Suarez at KVIA ABC-7
· June 27, 2026
· 1 min read
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) - Deputies with the El Paso County Sheriff's Office are at a crash in far East El Paso.
The eastbound lanes of Montana Ave. and Vista Del Este are closed while deputies clear the debris.
Drivers are asked to see alternate route until the road reopens to traffic.
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Key takeaway and Vista Del Este are closed while deputies clear the debris.
Why this matters in The El Paso
The closure of eastbound lanes on Montana Avenue at Vista Del Este is a significant disruption to the daily commute of many El Paso residents who rely on this route to travel to work, school, or other destinations in the far East El Paso area. With no timeline given for the reopening of the road, drivers will need to plan ahead and factor in extra time to reach their destinations. This incident also underscores the need for continued investment in road safety and infrastructure in El Paso County, where traffic congestion and accidents can have a major impact on residents' quality of life. As the scene is cleared and the road is reopened, officials will likely be reviewing the circumstances surrounding the crash to identify any potential contributing factors and determine what steps can be taken to prevent similar incidents in the future.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 27, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) - Deputies with the El Paso County Sheriff's Office are at a crash in far East El Paso.
The eastbound lanes of Montana Ave. and Vista Del Este are closed while deputies clear the debris.
Drivers are asked to see alternate route until the road reopens to traffic.
E...
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