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Amarillo Police Department
Thursday January 9th, 2025 :: 01:57 p.m. CST

Advisory

Dangerous road conditions on SW 9th between Coulter and Quail Creek. AVOID THE AREA. UPDDATE 1:54pm

🚨 Travel Alert Update: Dangerous Road Conditions ❄️1:54PM
Here’s the latest update on SW 9th Avenue as road conditions remain hazardous due to snow and ice:
📍 Current Status:
SW 9th is OPEN westbound from Quail Creek to Coulter.
SW 9th is OPEN eastbound from Coulter to Wallace at the Medi Park entrance/exit.
SW 9th is CLOSED eastbound from Wallace to Quail Creek. The hill remains too slick for vehicles to safely navigate.
🚧 We are working closely with the City Streets Department to address the issue. Until the hill is cleared or fully blocked, please find an alternative route if traveling in this area.
⚠️ Reminder:
Use extreme caution on all roads.
Allow extra time to reach your destination.
Stay tuned to our social media and Nixle for further updates.
Let’s stay safe, Amarillo! Thank you for your patience as crews work to improve road conditions. 💙
#AmarilloPD #SnowSafety #RoadUpdate



***original post***
🚨 Travel Alert: Dangerous Road Conditions ❄️
The snow is making Amarillo streets increasingly slick and dangerous. If you don’t have to get out today, please stay home.
📍 Current Issue:
Amarillo Police officers are actively rescuing drivers stuck on 9th Avenue between Coulter and Quail Creek. The hill is extremely slick, and vehicles cannot safely go up or down.
🚧 While SW 9th Ave isn’t officially closed yet, it’s highly dangerous, and we are working to shut it down. This includes the Wallace entrance/exit to Medi Park. If you're in the medical district, please find an alternative route.
⚠️ Driving Tips:
Use extreme caution if you must be on the roads.
Allow extra time to reach your destination.
Stay tuned to our social media and Nixle for updates as they become available. Let’s work together to stay safe, Amarillo! 💙
#AmarilloPD #SnowSafety #drivecarefully

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Amarillo Police Department
200 SE 3rd Ave
Amarillo, TX 79101

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Non-emergencies: 806-378-4257

Carla Burr
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