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Traffic alert: Eastbound I-20 traffic switch between Odessa and Midland
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· July 30, 2026
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Key takeaway on Friday and is scheduled to last until 9 a.
Motorists traveling east on Interstate 20 between Odessa and Midland will experience significant traffic impacts starting Friday evening. A major traffic switch is being implemented by crews, affecting eastbound traffic. m.
m. on Sunday. During this time, eastbound traffic will be diverted onto the frontage road before re-entering the main lanes.
Further details about the traffic switch and resulting lane closures are available from the Texas Department of Transportation. The traffic switch is expected to cause significant impacts, and motorists are advised to plan accordingly.
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Category: safety Published: July 30, 2026 Source: Odessa American (oaoa.com) Reading time: 1 min
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