
Commuters in Denton experienced significant delays this morning following a crash on I35 involving a semi-truck that led to a hazardous materials spill. According to the City of Denton Fire Department's social media post, all three lanes of the northbound side of I35 were shut down at the North Texas Boulevard exit. The southbound side was also impacted, with traffic reduced to two lanes.
Efforts were made by the Denton Police and Fire Departments to manage the situation and mitigate the impact on the morning traffic. While the crash scene was being attended to by the authorities, drivers were advised to find alternate routes to avoid the affected area. The post from the Denton Fire Department indicated, "Delays are expected due to a Hazmat spill." As a result of the first responders' swift action, by 9:25 a.m., "All South bound lanes are now open. Two lanes are now open on the North bound side."
The situation seemed to have unfolded quickly, with road closures reported close to rush hour, potentially impacting many drivers' commute to work or school. As emergency crews and hazmat teams worked on the scene to contain and clear the hazardous materials, their priority was ensuring the safety of all motorists and personnel involved.
However, by 10 a.m., the Fire Department had updated the situation with better news for Denton's road users. In a subsequent social media update, motorists moving through the site of the earlier spill received confirmation that "All lanes are now open on both sides." This swift resolution highlights the effectiveness of the response from local emergency and hazmat teams, who managed to reopen the highway within hours of the accident.