Fort Worth, TX – Motorists traveling through East Fort Worth should be prepared for significant delays as eastbound Interstate 30 remains completely closed near Eastchase Parkway following a serious accident involving an 18-wheeler earlier today.
According to officials, the incident occurred when a tractor-trailer jack-knifed, blocking multiple lanes of traffic during the early morning hours. The crash caused a major fluid spill across the roadway, prompting emergency response teams to shut down the eastbound lanes for cleanup and hazard mitigation. Authorities have not yet confirmed the nature of the spilled fluid, but crews are treating it as a potential hazardous materials incident out of an abundance of caution.
As of this afternoon, all eastbound lanes of I-30 remain closed from Eastchase Parkway to at least the Bridgewood Drive exit. Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) crews, along with hazmat units and Fort Worth Police, are working to clear the scene, remove the disabled vehicle, and clean up the spill. There is currently no estimated time of reopening.
Drivers are being urged to avoid the area and seek alternate routes. Suggested detours include exiting early at Eastchase Parkway and using frontage roads or nearby thoroughfares such as I-20 or Highway 183, depending on your destination.
Commuters should expect heavy congestion and delays throughout the surrounding area, particularly during the evening rush hour. Real-time traffic updates are available through TxDOT, local radio stations, and mapping apps.
No injuries have been reported at this time, and the cause of the accident remains under investigation.
