Update: I-40 Reopens Following Morning Big Rig Wreck
By: KARK 4 News
Updated: June 21, 2012
4:00 p.m. Update:
The Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department says both eastbound and westbound lanes have reopened at mile marker 201 following this morning's accident.
Original Story:
An accident along Interstate 40 has backed up traffic in both directions near the White River Bridge.
It happened around six o'clock this morning when a big rig and smaller vehicle collided.
From the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department's Twitter:
Prairie Co: I-40 EB and WB at the 201MM is closed due to an accident. Traffic is being rerouted onto Hwy 70 both directions.
Prairie Co: I-40 East closed at Hazen (Exit 193) and West at Biscoe (Exit 202) due to a vehicle fire in work zone.
The Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department says both eastbound and westbound lanes have reopened at mile marker 201 following this morning's accident.
Original Story:
An accident along Interstate 40 has backed up traffic in both directions near the White River Bridge.
It happened around six o'clock this morning when a big rig and smaller vehicle collided.
From the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department's Twitter:
Prairie Co: I-40 EB and WB at the 201MM is closed due to an accident. Traffic is being rerouted onto Hwy 70 both directions.
Prairie Co: I-40 East closed at Hazen (Exit 193) and West at Biscoe (Exit 202) due to a vehicle fire in work zone.
