Update: Chemical spill affecting IH-40 EB traffic from Georgia to area over tracks, also major intersections near Georgia...
APD advises 2 lanes of west bound I-40 from Georgia to Western are now open. Access road near Western Street remains closed. On and off ramps remain closed crews will still be at the scene for approximately two more hours.
Drivers should be aware that traffic has slowed or stopped for the chemical spill at IH40 and Western, extending back to the interchange. On-scene supervisors also report that the traffic directed off the Interstate is slowing traffic flow near intersections of the access roads and the following streets: Wolflin/Paramount, Georgia, and Western. Please avoid driving in those areas as emergency responders continue to work.
Address/Location
Amarillo Police Department
200 SE 3rd Ave
Amarillo, TX 79101
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 806-378-4257