AHTD: Accident on Interstate 40 Diverting Traffic Near Memphis

A semi has wrecked near Mile Marker 259, traffic is being routed to U.S. 70.

Interstate 40 Accident

Interstate 40 Accident

Interstate 40 Accident

Update (5:30 p.m.): EARLE, AR -- Westbound Interstate 40 at mile marker 258 will be reduced to one lane for several days while crews work to repair damage caused by a tractor-trailer accident this morning, according to Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department officials.

The resulting fire caused damage to the westbound bridge over Allen Bayou, which is just west of Exit 260.

It is estimated the left (inside) westbound lane will be closed approximately one week as crews work to repair the damage.