Eastbound I-80 in Joliet reopens between Center and Briggs streets after sodium phosphate spill

JOLIET, Ill. (WLS) -- Joliet fire officials said a portion of eastbound I-80 from Center Street to Briggs Street has now reopened after a hazardous materials spill.

The materials spilled at I-80 and Richards around 1 p.m. when Illinois State Police said a semi truck was involved in a single vehicle crash. The semi-trailer is leaking sodium phosphate, which is a corrosive liquid.

There is no immediate threat to anyone in the area, but all eastbound lanes of the highway were shut down between Center St. and Briggs St. until the spill can be cleaned up.

All eastbound lanes reopened around 5 p.m., officials said.