Rockslide Makes FM 170 Unsafe Near Lajitas After Heavy Rain
A rockslide occurred on FM 170 in Presidio County, Texas, west of Lajitas, following heavy rain, making the road unsafe for drivers.
Odessa Midland, TX, October 26, 2026 —
A rockslide occurred on FM 170 in Presidio County, Texas, west of Lajitas, after heavy rain, according to the information available. The slide made the road unsafe for drivers.
The account does not provide the date or time of the rockslide, the extent of the debris, or how much of the roadway was affected. It also does not say whether the road was closed, whether traffic was diverted, or whether cleanup or repair work had begun.
No information was provided about injuries, vehicle damage, or the number of drivers affected. The identities of any agencies or officials responding to the incident were not included, and no inspection findings or estimates for restoring safe travel were reported.
The reported sequence is that heavy rain preceded the rockslide. Further details about the rainfall, the slide’s cause beyond that timing, and conditions on FM 170 after the incident are not available in the account. As a result, the current status of the road and any steps taken to address the hazard remain unclear.
For now, the information establishes only that a rockslide occurred on the highway west of Lajitas and left the road unsafe for drivers. No additional details about the incident or its aftermath were provided.
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