Overturned 18-wheeler expected to block connector ramp to NB I-35E for hours, officials say

DALLAS — The Dallas County Sheriff’s Office is working on a traffic accident that’s blocking the westbound Woodall connector ramp to the northbound lanes of I-35E. They say the ramp will remain closed off until around 8 a.m. as they handle an overturned 18-wheeler.

Dallas Fire-Rescue (DFR) said the accident happened shortly before 3 a.m. Wednesday. The 18-wheeler struck a barrier and overturned at North Stemmons Freeway and Woodall Rodgers.

No injuries were reported, according to DFR. The Sheriff’s Office is now at the scene.

This story will be updated when more information is available.

TRAFFIC ALERT: An 18-wheeler is blocking the westbound lanes of the Woodall connector ramp to the northbound lanes of IH-35E.
Officials say the ramp will be closed off until around 8 a.m. pic.twitter.com/bEUpJuWWjP

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