Storm damage assessment reveals downed trees, blocked roadways, more

TYLER — Tyler city officials say crews are working to restore misaligned traffic detection cameras, remove downed trees, and repair fence damage to city-owned facilities after severe thunderstorms went through the area early Tuesday morning. The city offered a mid-afternoon update Tuesday, with more updates planned as the situation evolves. The Tuesday afternoon update includes a detailed rundown of issues and how to report any problems you may have.

TRAFFIC SIGNALS

Crews have installed generators at the following four intersections where power to the traffic signals has been off since a severe thunderstorm came through the area early Tuesday morning. The signals are working. Oncor estimates power will be restored by 9 p.m. Crews will be monitoring the intersections through the night. Drivers are reminded to treat dark intersections as all-way stops.

• Old Bullard Road and Rice Road
• Old Bullard Road and Rieck Road
• Paluxy Drive and Cumberland Parkway
• Rice Road and Hollytree Drive

STREETS

Streets currently closed due to tree issues:

Driftwood Lane
Wilder Way Road
Wilder Woods
Quail Creek Drive
Covey Lane
Cherokee Trail

PARKS

Park and Recreation crews are reporting downed trees and limbs, damaged fences and wet softball fields.

Rose Hill Cemetery and Mausoleum

Tree limbs and branches are down and a tree has fallen on the south side of the cemetery where there is fence damage and Wilma Street is blocked.

Oakwood Cemetery

Tree branches and limbs are down.

Fun Forest Park

Wet softball fields may delay or postpone some scheduled games.

Hillside Park

Large tree limbs are down.

Goodman-Legrand Museum and Garden

A downed tree is causing minor fence damage.

Legacy Trail

Tree limbs are down in the area near Oak Creek Boulevard and Three Lakes Parkway.

Southside Park Trail

Tree limbs are on the trail and some broken branches and limbs are hanging.

Rose Rudman Trail

The Rose Rudman Recreational Trail between Rieck Road and East Grande Boulevard is closed until further notice due to downed trees and storm damage.

Residents are reminded to be cautious in the parks and on the trails where trees have fallen. Report any new damage to the Parks and Recreation Department at (903) 531-1370.

Residents can report flooded streets, potholes, sinkholes, downed trees, stormwater issues and drainage issues using the free “MyTyler” phone App or by calling the Streets Department at (903) 531-1393 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and the Tyler Police Department non-emergency number at (903) 531-1000 during non-business hours.