Semi rollover closes eastbound Market St. on Bloomington’s west side

Posted on April 23, 2018
Bloomington police expected eastbound Market St. to remain closed at Wylie Drive well into Monday evening. (Photo Howard Packowitz/WJBC)

By Greg Halbleib and Howard Packowitz

BLOOMINGTON – A semi rollover has snarled traffic on Market Street on Bloomington’s west side.

Bloomington police say the rig rolled over near the southbound ramp to Interstates 55-74. Police say the rig was carrying a farm chemical. A hazardous material unit was called to determine if the load was leaking and to contain it if it was.

Eastbound Market Street was closed at Wylie Drive. Westbound traffic was able to move through the area with lane reductions.

Police expected eastbound Market Street to remain closed through the evening.

Howard Packowitz can be reached at [email protected]. 

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