Little Rock, Arkansas— The big traffic jam in North Little Rock caused by a truck accident on Interstate 40 overnight is now over. The accident happened early on Sunday morning, and it took almost nine hours for the officials to clear the scene.
The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) says the accident happened just after 1 a.m. at the I-30/40 exit, which is known for having a lot of traffic. At first, it was thought that a truck carrying fruit and vegetables was involved in the accident. Several lanes were stopped by the accident, making it very hard for drivers going to work in the morning and drivers going home at night who were stuck in the area for hours.
Traffic cops in the area worked hard to clear the road and remove the damage. The lanes were finally reopened just before 11 a.m. Many drivers were frustrated and confused by the long closure because they had few choices for where to go because of the large number of cars already backed up on nearby roads.
The exact reason of the crash is still being looked into, but ARDOT officials have confirmed that it was the only major event in the area at that time. Just before 6:30 a.m., there was a second crash close on I-30 near Bryant Parkway. Luckily, it was cleared without any problems by mid-morning.
An ARDOT representative said, “Accidents like these are always hard, especially during rush hour.” “Thank you to everyone who was patient while our teams worked hard to clear the scene and get traffic moving again as soon as possible.”
The accident shows how dangerous early morning traffic can be, especially in cities where interstate interchanges are important routes for drivers going through the area. Although it’s still not clear what happened, officials have warned drivers to be extra careful when using the I-30/40 interchange, especially when visibility is low or when driving in places they’ve never been before.
The hours-long delay also had an impact on nearby businesses. Some residents said their commutes were longer than normal because drivers were looking for alternative routes to avoid the traffic. Early on, fewer people came into many businesses in the North Little Rock area, and some commuters had to rush to get to work or meetings.
The cause of the crash is still being looked into by officials, who are also working to improve safety so that similar accidents don’t happen again. People traveling to and from Little Rock use the I-30/40 interchange a lot, but it has also been the scene of many crashes over the years, making people in the area worried about road safety.
The crash has been cleared up, but drivers are still asked to be careful and check traffic reports for up-to-date information on the road conditions.
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