All lanes of southbound I-435 reopen in Claycomo after semi overturns, spilling lumber
A semitrailer overturned and spilled its load of lumber, closing southbound Interstate 435 at Interstate 35 in Claycomo for much of Thursday’s morning rush hour.
Although one lane reopened around 9 a.m., the right lane of southbound I-435 remained closed for much of Thursday while crews picked up the lumber board by board.
The crash occurred before 4 a.m. near where I-435 crosses over I-35. Southbound I-435 traffic was diverted onto southbound I-35 while I-435 was closed.
The closure caused traffic to back up beyond Shoal Creek Parkway along southbound I-435.
All lanes of southbound I-435 reopened shortly after 3 p.m.
No one was injured in the crash.
Robert A. Cronkleton: 816-234-4261, @cronkb
This story was originally published April 14, 2016 at 7:43 AM with the headline "All lanes of southbound I-435 reopen in Claycomo after semi overturns, spilling lumber."