UPDATE: 4 p.m. - July 1, 2025
Traffic has resumed on England Boulevard after a cement truck overturned earlier Tuesday, snarling traffic for most of the work day.
The City of Missoula announced just after 4 p.m. that traffic is flowing again at the busy intersection of England Boulevard and Reserve Street.
It took crews several hours to remove a cement truck from the scene.
The truck had tipped over while trying to turn, according to the Missoula Police Department.
(second report: 2 p.m. - July 1, 2025)
England Boulevard near the intersection with Reserve Street remains closed Tuesday afternoon as crews work to remove an overturned cement truck.
The cement truck tipped around 9:45 a.m. as it was trying to turn, according to the Missoula Police Department. The truck ended up on its side and continues to block both lanes of England Boulevard near Famous Footwear.
Missoula Police estimated the road would remain closed for the afternoon as crews work to get the vehicle upright. The situation is causing traffic delays along Reserve Street.
No one was injured in the incident.
(first report, 10:30 a.m. - July 1, 2025)
A busy intersection in Missoula is blocked due to a cement truck that appears to have toppled over.
The incident happened around 9:45 a.m. Tuesday at the intersection of England Boulevard and Reserve Street. The cement truck clipped a car and nearly fell on a truck before tipping over.
An MTN reporter arrived to find the cement truck on its side blocking both lanes on England Boulevard by Famous Footwear. Traffic on Reserve was starting to back up, especially around Costco.
A MEANS Alert sent out by the city at 10:28 a.m. indicated traffic was expected to be backed up in the area for at least an hour.
Missoula's fire and police departments are on the scene, as well as two heavy tow trucks.
We will update you with any new information.
