Stuck on I-45? 24/7 roadside help
I-45, also known as Julius Schepps Freeway.
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Where it runs
I-45 begins at I-30 next to downtown Dallas and runs south toward Houston as the Julius Schepps Freeway. The elevated stretch through downtown links it to Central Expressway, and heading south it crosses the Trinity River and I-20 on its way out of Dallas County.
Where cars get stuck
The elevated section between the Trinity River and downtown leaves no ground to pull onto, and it has been closed during ice storms. South of I-20, trucks heading to the logistics parks of southern Dallas County and on to Houston make up a big share of the traffic.
If you stop here
- On the elevated section, keep rolling to the first exit if the car still moves; there's very little room to wait up there.
- Elsewhere, get to the right shoulder or off at the next exit with hazards on.
- If trucks are passing close, stay in your seat, buckled, with the doors locked.
- Never stand between your car and the lanes, even to wave down help.
- Tell dispatch northbound or southbound and the last exit or mile marker you saw.
What we fix on the shoulder
Service prices; one dispatch fee is added per job.
Cities along I-45
Questions
01Why is I-45 near downtown Dallas sometimes closed in winter?
The elevated stretch can ice over, and it has been shut during ice storms with traffic sent to other routes. If you break down on a detour, tell dispatch the street you were sent to, not just I-45.
02Do you come out to I-45 south of Dallas?
We serve Dallas–Fort Worth, and I-45 through Dallas is part of that. Farther south, call with the nearest exit and dispatch will tell you whether a technician can reach you.