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I-35 lanes reopened after semi overturns in Olathe

An overturned semitrailer closed multiple lanes of southbound Interstate 35 near Old 56 Highway in Olathe. Drivers were urged to find alternative routes.
An overturned semitrailer closed multiple lanes of southbound Interstate 35 near Old 56 Highway in Olathe. Drivers were urged to find alternative routes. Kansas City Scout

A semitrailer overturned toward the end of Wednesday morning’s rush hour, blocking part of southbound Interstate 35 in Olathe.

The crash occurred about 8:15 a.m. near Old 56 Highway. The crash closed multiple lanes, leaving one open for traffic to squeeze by.

All lanes of traffic were reopened early this afternoon, according to the Kansas Department of Transportation.

Robert A. Cronkleton, bcronklton@kcstar.com

This story was originally published July 16, 2014 at 9:19 AM with the headline "I-35 lanes reopened after semi overturns in Olathe."

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