Local

Eastbound I-70 reopened near Bates City after semi rollover

A semitrailer crashed and overturned along eastbound Interstate 70 Tuesday morning, forcing the closure of the highway just east of Bates City.

The semi overturned shortly before 10 a.m. The Missouri Department of Transportation announced at about 1:30 p.m. that the highway had reopened.

Robert A. Cronkleton: 816-234-4261, @cronkb

This story was originally published January 5, 2016 at 10:31 AM with the headline "Eastbound I-70 reopened near Bates City after semi rollover."

Get unlimited digital access
#ReadLocal

Try 1 month for $1

CLAIM OFFER