SB I-35 Reopens In Norman After Jack-Knifed Semi Spills Diesel

<p>The southbound lanes of I-35 in Norman have been reopened after a diesel spill caused a closure of the highway early Monday morning.</p>

Monday, March 7th 2016, 11:02 am

By: News 9


The southbound lanes of I-35 in Norman have been reopened after a diesel spill caused a closure of the highway early Monday morning.

Emergency crews were called out to clean up the spill after a semi truck jack-knifed around 9 a.m. 

According to Norman police, all southbound lanes of I-35 were blocked near the Main Street exit as crews work to clean up the mess.

Traffic in the area was backed up for miles while crews worked the scene. The interstate was reopened at approximately 12:30 p.m. 

According to Norman police, all southbound lanes of I-35 were blocked near the Main Street exit as crews work to clean up the mess.

Traveling SB on I-35? Expect delays near the Main St. exit in Norman as crews work to clean up a diesel spill caused by a jack-knifed semi

— Norman Police Dept. (@normanokpd) March 7, 2016

Traffic in the area was backed up for miles while crews worked the scene. The interstate was reopened at approximately 12:30 p.m. 

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