Independence County, Arkansas – Drivers traveling through part of Independence County faced delays Friday morning after a crash involving at least one commercial motor vehicle blocked State Highway 25.
The Independence County Sheriff’s Office said the highway would remain closed for an extended period following the crash.
According to the Arkansas Department of Transportation, the crash was reported at 6:35 a.m. on Oct. 2 near the intersection with State Highway 233. The location is just north of Moorefield.
ARDOT reported that at least one commercial motor vehicle was involved in the crash.
Several hours after the incident was first reported, the roadway remained blocked.
At approximately 8:30 a.m., the Independence County Sheriff’s Office said State Highway 25 was still closed and that the closure would continue for an indefinite amount of time.
Authorities advised drivers traveling through the area to avoid the blocked section of the highway and use another route.
Alternate route available toward Batesville
Motorists heading in the direction of Batesville have an alternate option while the closure remains in place.
Drivers can take State Highway 233 and then connect with State Highway 69 to continue toward Batesville.
The sheriff’s office encouraged motorists to use the alternate route rather than approaching the closed portion of State Highway 25.
No specific time was provided for when the highway would reopen.
The crash occurred during the Friday morning travel period, with the initial report coming shortly after 6:30 a.m. By 8:30 a.m., authorities were still describing the roadway as blocked.
Officials did not provide additional information about how many vehicles were involved beyond ARDOT’s statement that at least one commercial motor vehicle was part of the crash.
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No further details about the circumstances surrounding the collision were included in the information released Friday morning.
Drivers planning to travel on State Highway 25 near State Highway 233 were advised to account for the closure and choose an alternate route.
For motorists traveling toward Batesville, the recommended detour using State Highway 233 and State Highway 69 will provide a way around the affected section until State Highway 25 can reopen.
