Covington, IN – Drivers traveling through Vermillion County are facing major disruptions this morning after a semi fire forced the complete closure of Interstate 74 eastbound near Covington.
According to the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT), all eastbound lanes of I-74 are closed between County Road 200 E. and County Road 550 W. due to an active response to a semi truck fire. The incident is located at the 5.5-mile marker, approximately one mile west of Covington.
Traffic cameras from the scene show a semi stopped beneath an overpass with emergency vehicles present as smoke lingers in the area. INDOT officials have not yet provided an estimated time for reopening, but warn that the closure could last for several hours as crews work to ensure the roadway and bridge structure are safe.
The closure is impacting commuters and commercial traffic moving through Vermillion County in west-central Indiana, particularly those traveling between the Terre Haute region and the Illinois state line. Drivers are being advised to avoid the area entirely and seek alternate routes until further notice.
At this time, there have been no confirmed reports of injuries, and the cause of the semi fire has not been released. Fire and law enforcement crews remain on scene.
Motorists are encouraged to monitor INDOT traffic updates, local law enforcement alerts, and navigation apps for real-time detours and reopening information.
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