Warrenton, Missouri – An overturned tractor-trailer closed eastbound Interstate 70 in Warren County, prompting detours.
According to MoDOT St. Louis, the closure is in effect at Route 47 near mile marker 195 after a tractor-trailer overturned on the highway Friday.
Transportation officials said eastbound traffic is being diverted off I-70 at the Route 47 exit. Drivers are instructed to continue eastbound using Veterans Memorial Parkway before reconnecting with the interstate beyond the closure area.
MoDOT did not immediately release information about injuries or an estimated time for reopening. The cause of the crash has not yet been disclosed.
The closure affects a key east-west corridor frequently used by commuters and commercial freight traffic traveling between the St. Louis region and central Missouri. Drivers in the area may experience delays as traffic reroutes through local roadways.
Officials are urging motorists to slow down, follow posted detour signage, and allow additional travel time. Real-time traffic updates are available through MoDOT’s traveler information system.
The disruption may impact students, shift workers, and delivery drivers relying on the I-70 corridor during peak travel periods.
No further details have been released as of Friday. Motorists are advised to monitor official MoDOT channels for updates on reopening and traffic conditions.
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