Traffic & Road Closures

Overturned semi-truck closes exit ramp during Thursday morning commute in Johnson County

Crews are working to remove an overturned semi-truck that has closed an exit ramp from northbound Interstate 35 to Interstate 635 in Johnson County.
Crews are working to remove an overturned semi-truck that has closed an exit ramp from northbound Interstate 35 to Interstate 635 in Johnson County. KC Scout

An overturned semi-truck shut down an exit ramp during Thursday morning’s commute in Johnson County.

The truck flipped on its side on the ramp from northbound Interstate 35 to Interstate 635 in Overland Park, according to KC Scout camera footage.

As of about 7:30 a.m., crews were working to remove the truck, which laid on its side in the grassy area off the right shoulder of the ramp.

The incident has also slowed traffic on I-35 near Antioch Road. Drivers are encouraged to take an alternate route.

This story was originally published August 17, 2023 at 7:31 AM.

Andrea Klick
The Kansas City Star
Andrea Klick was a breaking news reporter for The Kansas City Star. She studied journalism and political science at the University of Southern California and grew up near Allentown, Pennsylvania.
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