Accident Knocks Out Lights at West Loop and Front Street

TYLER — Due to a traffic accident at SSW Loop 323 and 31 West, the traffic lights were knocked out of order Monday afternoon. Officers headed to the scene and began directing traffic in the intersection. They asked all drivers to avoid the area if possible, due to heavy traffic back-up. According to KETK, police said the lights were not expected to be operational again until sometime Monday evening.