Putnam County, Indiana – A westbound lane of Interstate 70 is closed in Putnam County following a crash.
According to INDOT West Central, the left lane of I-70 westbound between State Road 243 and County Road 500 West at mile marker 34.5 is shut down so maintenance crews can remove a vehicle involved in the crash.
Transportation officials said crews are working in the area, and drivers should expect slower-than-normal traffic while the vehicle is cleared. The alert was issued Friday, though officials did not immediately release details about injuries or how many vehicles were involved.
INDOT urged motorists to use caution when traveling through the affected stretch of highway. With workers present near live traffic, speeds may be reduced and brief delays are possible as equipment operates along the roadway.
The closure impacts a key corridor connecting western Indiana to Indianapolis and the Illinois state line. Even a single-lane restriction can cause backups, particularly during peak travel periods.
Commuters, delivery drivers and students traveling this route may want to allow extra time until the lane fully reopens.
No estimated time for reopening was immediately provided. Drivers are encouraged to monitor official INDOT traffic updates for the latest conditions.
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