St. Louis, MO – Drivers heading westbound through downtown St. Louis are facing major delays today after a multi-vehicle crash shut down most lanes on Interstate 64 near the Mississippi River.
According to the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT), two of the three westbound lanes on I-64 crossing the Mississippi River are currently closed due to the crash. The incident was reported just minutes before the alert was issued, and traffic backups were already forming across the riverfront corridor.
The closure affects a critical stretch of I-64 connecting downtown St. Louis to nearby Metro East communities, including East St. Louis and surrounding St. Clair County areas. Morning and midday commuters are being urged to avoid the area if possible, as congestion is expected to intensify.
MoDOT has not yet released details on injuries or the total number of vehicles involved. Emergency crews and highway personnel remain on scene working to clear the crash and reopen lanes safely. There is no estimated time for full reopening as of this report.
Motorists traveling westbound are encouraged to consider alternate routes, including I-70 or I-44, depending on their destination. Navigation apps may not immediately reflect the severity of the delays, so drivers should plan for additional travel time.
This is a developing situation, and updates are expected as crews make progress and traffic conditions change.
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