Jacksonville, AL – Drivers traveling through Calhoun County are facing significant delays today after a multi-vehicle crash shut down Interstate 20 near Jacksonville Sunday afternoon.
According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), the crash occurred at approximately 12:51 p.m. Sunday, January 11, near mile marker 192 on I-20. The collision involved multiple vehicles and initially caused a full roadway blockage in both eastbound and westbound lanes.
ALEA officials confirmed in an update that the left lane has since reopened, but the right lane remains closed, and motorists are being urged to use extreme caution while traveling through the area. The interstate was previously completely closed while emergency crews worked the scene.
Troopers with ALEA’s Highway Patrol Division remain on site and continue to monitor conditions as cleanup and investigation efforts continue. No estimated time has been provided for when the remaining lane will reopen.
The closure is impacting traffic in Calhoun County, near the city of Jacksonville, roughly 60 miles east of Birmingham, a heavily traveled corridor for both local and cross-state traffic. Drivers should expect delays and are encouraged to consider alternate routes if possible.
No information has been released regarding injuries or the cause of the crash. ALEA has not indicated whether weather, speed, or other factors may have contributed.
Motorists traveling through east Alabama this afternoon and evening should plan extra time and remain alert for changing traffic patterns.
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