Lafayette County, Missouri – A crash has closed westbound Interstate 70 past Exit 45, disrupting evening travel.
According to the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT), the closure is in place at Route H in Lafayette County following a reported crash. Officials said westbound traffic is being diverted off I-70 at Exit 45, with drivers directed onto Route H, then to the Outer Road, continuing to Route O before rejoining the interstate.
MoDOT advised motorists to avoid the area this evening and seek alternate routes due to congestion and delays caused by the closure. The duration of the shutdown has not been specified, and it is unclear how many vehicles were involved in the crash.
Traffic backups are expected along the detour route and near the exit, particularly during peak evening travel hours. Drivers traveling westbound through Lafayette County should plan for extra travel time or consider alternate highways to bypass the impacted stretch of I-70.
For real-time updates, MoDOT directs travelers to its online traffic map at traveler.modot.org, where conditions and closures are continuously updated.
The closure may impact commuters, delivery drivers, and students traveling through the corridor during the evening hours.
This remains an active traffic situation, and updates are expected as more information becomes available.
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