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Montana west at Justice/Tierre Este Road closed due to flooding
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk Lauren Bly , as published by KVIA ABC-7
· August 17, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The affected area is Montana west at Justice/Tierra Este Road.
Flooding has caused a road closure in El Paso . The affected area is Montana west at Justice/Tierra Este Road. High water levels are the reason for the closure, according to the Texas Department of Transportation.
The public is advised to avoid the area if possible. At this time, there is no estimated time for when the road will be cleared. Further information about the closure can be found through KVIA, the source of this report.
Details about the flooding and road closure are available from them, although some information, such as the clearing time, is not yet known.
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Category: local Published: August 17, 2026 Source: KVIA ABC-7 Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Flooding has caused a road closure in El Paso. The affected area is Montana west at Justice/Tierra Este Road. High water levels are the reason for the closure, according to the Texas Department of…
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