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NASA Headquarters announced a demonstration outside the building on June 30 from 7 to 11 a.m., which may affect traffic; employees are advised to plan accordingly and stay informed through official channels.
A seven-car crash on I-71 NB near Smith Road and Edwards Road in Norwood resulted in multiple injuries, prompting the closure of all northbound lanes for about an hour before re-opening.
An accident has caused the closure of Highway 280 near Lee Road 633 in Lee County, Alabama, leading to traffic delays. Drivers are advised to avoid the area.
A crash near the I-74 Bridge in Bettendorf, Iowa, north of Middle Road, has caused a heavy traffic backup, with fire trucks attending the scene. Further information is being sought from the police.
A semi-truck fire on I-44 in Greene County, Missouri has caused the closure of all westbound lanes near mile marker 65, resulting in traffic backups of about three miles. It is estimated that it will take approximately two hours to clear the scene. The driver of the truck is reported to be uninjured.
A fatal wrong-way crash on the Gene Snyder in Louisville shut down the westbound lanes between Bardstown Road and Beulah Church Road for nearly 5 hours. The crash occurred when a passenger vehicle driving eastbound in the westbound lanes collided head-on with a box truck, resulting in the death of the driver of the passenger vehicle. The road has since reopened.
All southbound lanes of Interstate 65 in Hardin County, Kentucky, are closed due to a semi-truck crash. The truck, carrying steel rods, flipped over multiple times and came to a rest on the interstate. The road is expected to be closed for six hours, causing significant delays for southbound travelers. Drivers are advised to take an alternate route via Exit 94 at US-62-Mulberry Street.
Two people were injured in an accident, leading to the closure of a portion of South Tryon Street in Charlotte between West Arrowood and Olde Whitehall roads. Powerlines are down, and drivers are advised to avoid the area while crews work to clear the scene.
A vehicle fire near the northbound I-35 Frontage Road and Wells Branch Parkway in north Austin has blocked several lanes, causing traffic diversions and delays. The fire was reportedly caused by a truck, with its gas tank exploding. No information has been provided regarding any injuries. Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes and expect delays.
The westbound I-64 lanes of the upper deck on the Sherman Minton Bridge have been closed unexpectedly due to the discovery of repairs needed on the bridge deck during demolition activities. There will be no access from I-64 westbound to the New Albany exit (123) during this lane closure. The eastbound closing of the bridge will continue until 5 a.m. on June 19.
Southbound lanes of I-35 in Travis County, just north of Austin, were shut down after a semi-truck hit a bridge. Two lanes have since reopened, but the closure was necessary to check the bridge's integrity.
Police activity blocked access to I-95 northbound at Sunrise Boulevard in Broward County, with ramps on Broward Boulevard and Oakland Boulevard as the next options. Meanwhile, a crash on the southbound lanes near Northwest 103 Street impacted the early morning commute in Miami-Dade County.
Southbound I-880 at Auto Mall Parkway in Fremont has reopened after being shut down due to a California Highway Patrol investigation related to the fatal shooting of a 5-year-old girl on the 880 on Saturday night. No suspects have yet been identified in that shooting, according to the CHP. Residual delays are expected.
At least one person has died and widespread damage has been reported in Delaware after a suspected tornado hit Sussex County near Bridgeville and Greenwood. Severe thunderstorm warnings remain in effect statewide, with wind speeds reaching up to 70 mph and possible hail predicted. The Delaware Department of Transportation has issued a statewide traffic alert warning of dangerous driving conditions, including fallen trees, power lines, and other debris on the roads. Some traffic lights are also off, and drivers should treat intersections without working signals as four-way stops.