Truck carrying hazardous materials on I-30 causes shutdown of eastbound lanes (UALR Public Radio) - The eastbound lanes of Interstate 30 were temporarily shut down this afternoon while exit 106 remains closed as Saline County authorities along with representatives from Dupont try to contain an over pressurized truck at a truck stop.

A truck carrying hazardous, flammable material made a stop at J.J.'s Truck Stop on exit 106, after noticing high pressure in his truck. For safety, nearby businesses and schools were evacuated for a short time as well as the eastbound lanes of Interstate 30 shut down.

The eastbound lanes are now open as well as the schools said to return at 2pm. However, exit 106 remains closed. © Copyright 2010, UALR Public Radio