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I-70 eastbound to I-435 southbound ramp back open after semi overturned

Semi overturned I-70EB to I-435SB
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UPDATE, 6:30 a.m. | The I-70 eastbound to I-435 southbound ramp is back open.

EARLIER | A semi overturned on Interstate 70 eastbound, shutting down the ramp to Interstate 435 southbound early Monday morning.

The Kansas City, Missouri, Police Department said a semi overturned on the ramp shortly after 3 a.m.

No injuries were reported, but the crash caused an oil spill from the semi.

The ramp has been shut down while haz-mat crews work to clean up the small oil spill.

Motorists are encouraged to avoid the area.

It's not yet known when the ramp will be reopened.