Motorists in Oklahoma City experienced significant delays Sunday after multiple crashes prompted interstate closures, with both Interstate 40 and the Interstate 35 ramps affected; the effects of which persisted into the evening before all roadways were fully reopened.
Initial reports from KFOR described a Sunday afternoon crash involving several vehicles including a semi that rolled over, resulting in the closure of the northbound I-35 off-ramp to eastbound I-40 and a narrowing of eastbound I-40 at Eastern Ave, the Oklahoma Department of Transportation anticipated the closure would last a few hours. Meanwhile, in Del City, all westbound lanes of I-40 were closed near Scott Street and Reno Avenue.
Reinforcing the information, News on 6 confirmed that I-40 was indeed reopened following the collisions, although specific details about the reopening time were not provided.
The Oklahoma Department of Transportation was prompt in relaying updates, stating on their official reports that all lanes were eventually reopened by 8 p.m., as noted by KOCO.
