Semi-truck carrying millions of dimes overturns, scattering coins across U.S. 81/287

Dimes Spill Closes Highway

• 🚚 An 18-wheeler carrying millions of dimes overturned on U.S. 81/287 near Farm Road 1655 in Alvord, Texas.
• ⚠️ The incident occurred around 5:30 AM, leading to the closure of the southbound lanes of U.S. 287.
• 💰 Crews are working to vacuum up the scattered dimes and account for all the money spilled.
• ⏳ The highway closure has been in effect for approximately 10 hours, causing significant traffic backups.

Traffic and Alternate Routes

• 🚗 Officials are preventing people from milling about the area to pick up the coins.
• 🗺️ An alternate route is available via Business 81, which passes through the main part of Alvord.
• 🚦 While Business 81 involves stoplights, it is a much faster option than navigating the closed section of U.S. 287.
• 📈 The traffic backup on U.S. 287 continues to grow as rush hour begins.

Other Traffic Incidents

• ⚠️ Another accident occurred on 121 westbound near Carson Street but cleared up shortly before the report.
• ✈️ Air traffic is reportedly panned out, and traffic is picking up in Dallas County without significant backups.