Avoid the area: Icy conditions close I-35 near Georgetown

GEORGETOWN (KXAN) — Police have blocked off a very icy stretch of I-35 just before Georgetown.Traffic in the northbound lanes is being detoured off the interstate at exit 259B. Traffic can then take the access road about half a mile away before entering the interstate again.Texas winter storm live updates: Freezing rain, sleet making roads icy across Central TexasGeorgetown Police said it was working multiple wrecks on the highway and asked people to avoid both north and southbound lanes.