Fort Wayne, IN – Drivers traveling along Interstate 69 in northeast Indiana are being urged to slow down today after multiple slide-off crashes were reported near Fort Wayne amid lingering icy conditions.
According to the Indiana State Police Fort Wayne Post, a handful of slide-off crashes occurred this afternoon on I-69 near the Illinois Road exit (Exit 305). While snowfall has stopped, authorities say dangerously cold temperatures are preventing road treatment materials from working effectively, allowing ice to remain on the roadway.
State police emphasized that the absence of falling snow does not mean driving conditions have improved. With temperatures staying low, INDOT salt and melt treatments are not breaking down ice as quickly as drivers might expect, increasing the risk of losing control at higher speeds.
No serious injuries were immediately reported, but troopers say the crashes highlight how deceptive winter driving conditions can be, especially on high-speed interstates like I-69, which serves as a major corridor through Allen County and the greater Fort Wayne metro area.
Drivers are being advised to reduce speed, increase following distance, and remain alert for icy patches, particularly on bridges, ramps, and shaded stretches of highway. Authorities also recommend allowing extra travel time and avoiding sudden braking or lane changes.
Anyone traveling through northeast Indiana today should continue to use caution, even if roads appear clear at first glance.
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