UPDATE: One lane open after I-440 wreck

UPDATE 2:30 p.m.:

One lane of Interstate 440 west at Interstate 30 is now open, but dispatchers say it may be several hours before the roadway is cleared completely.

The interstate had been blocked completely when a semi overturned on it early Monday afternoon.

PREVIOUSLY:

An overturned tractor trailer is blocking traffic on Interstate 440 west.

Arkansas State Police dispatchers said it happened about 12:20 p.m. at the exit for Interstate 30 west.

The toppled truck was blocking all I-440 traffic as of 1:40 p.m., but a wrecker was on scene and was expected to clear the roadway shortly, dispatchers said.

It was not immediately known what the truck was hauling, but officials say it was not food or hazardous materials.

No injuries were reported and no other vehicles were involved.

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