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US 54 South at Hondo Pass reopens after crash
By Gabrielle Lopez at KVIA ABC-7
· July 6, 2026
· 1 min read
UPDATE (11 a.m.) -- TxDOT reported all lanes reopened at 10:51 a.m.
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- All southbound lanes on U.S. 54 at Hondo Pass closed after a crash Monday, according to the Texas Department of Transportation.
At 10:08 a.m., TxDOT said drivers should use Exit 27 (Hondo Pass D...
Key takeaway ) -- TxDOT reported all lanes reopened at 10:51 a.
Why this matters in The El Paso
The reopening of US 54 South at Hondo Pass will come as a relief to commuters who rely on this route for their daily travel. The closure, which occurred earlier on Monday, would have caused significant disruptions to traffic flow, particularly for those traveling to and from the northeast parts of the city. With the lanes now reopened, drivers can expect a return to normal traffic conditions, although it's likely that residual delays may persist for a while. The fact that TxDOT was able to reopen the lanes by 10:51 a.m. suggests a relatively swift response to the incident, which will be welcome news to motorists who have grown accustomed to the occasional closures on this stretch of highway. As the city's transportation infrastructure continues to evolve, incidents like this crash serve as a reminder of the importance of maintaining safe and efficient roadways, and the role that TxDOT plays in keeping traffic moving.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 6, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
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What is this story about? UPDATE (11 a.m.) -- TxDOT reported all lanes reopened at 10:51 a.m.
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- All southbound lanes on U.S. 54 at Hondo Pass closed after a crash Monday, according to the Texas Department of Transportation.
At 10:08 a.m., TxDOT said drivers should use Exit 27 (Hondo Pass D...
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