'All-Clear' Given After Troopers Shut Down NB I-35 Exit Near Pauls Valley

Troopers shut down a northbound Interstate 35 exit near Pauls Valley Wednesday evening to investigate a possible explosive device.

Oklahoma Department of Transportation workers found what appeared to be an explosive device near exit 74, troopers said. Exit 74 is Kimberlin Road.

The Oklahoma Highway Patrol bomb squad was sent to investigate the device.

The device consisted of sparklers bound together with black electrical tape and a fuse attached to the end, according to Garvin County Sheriff's. 

Bomb squad safely removed it, and the all-clear was given. 

The exit was reopened a short time later.