Plainfield, IN – Drivers traveling through west central Indiana are facing major delays today after all eastbound lanes of Interstate 70 were shut down at State Road 39 due to multiple crashes.
According to the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) West Central, the closure was announced Thursday morning as emergency crews responded to several incidents along the busy interstate corridor in Hendricks County, just west of Indianapolis. Officials confirmed that eastbound traffic is being diverted onto State Road 39, and motorists are urged to avoid the area until the roadway is cleared.
The full closure impacts a heavily traveled stretch of I-70 near Plainfield, a key commuter and freight route connecting Indianapolis to western Indiana and Illinois. INDOT has not yet provided an estimated time for reopening, and delays are expected to persist throughout the morning and possibly into the afternoon.
Traffic backups were reported quickly following the shutdown, with local roads seeing increased congestion as drivers seek alternate routes. INDOT is advising motorists to use caution, allow extra travel time, and consider delaying non-essential travel through the area.
No information has been released regarding injuries or the number of vehicles involved. Authorities say updates will be shared as conditions change and cleanup efforts continue.
Drivers can monitor real-time traffic conditions through INDOT’s traffic maps, local alerts, or navigation apps before heading out.
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