Officials investigate suspicious semi parked near Dallas federal building; police closed nearby streets

DALLAS — An investigation into a suspicious semi parked near the Earle Cabell Federal Building prompted officials to close off streets in downtown Dallas Monday morning.

Police are diverting traffic away from the federal building near Commerce Street and South Griffin Street. Police vehicles have blocked off intersections, including Griffin Street at Wood Street.

Employees were seen waiting outside in the parking lot as police investigate an abandoned semi parked on the east side of the building.

According to Dallas police, some buildings in the area are being evacuated as a precaution.

Vehicles on Young Street are lined up in bumper-to-bumper traffic during Monday’s morning commute