Champaign County, IL – Drivers using Interstate 74 in eastern Illinois are facing delays this morning after the Illinois State Police (ISP) announced that the eastbound ramp to Lynch Road at milepost 220 is closed for vehicle recovery following an earlier crash.
According to Illinois State Police Troop 7, the ramp shut down shortly after the morning commute as crews began removing a vehicle involved in the crash. Officials said the closure is expected to last approximately two to three hours. Drivers traveling through the Lynch Road interchange near Danville may encounter backups as traffic is diverted.
ISP is urging motorists to use alternate routes until the ramp reopens. No injuries or additional details about the crash have been released at this time. Troopers did not provide a specific reopening estimate, but recovery operations are ongoing.
The ramp closure impacts a busy connector between I-74 and Lynch Road, frequently used by commuters heading to industrial areas and neighborhoods east of Danville. Motorists should plan for extra travel time, especially those heading toward the Indiana state line or approaching the mid-morning travel window.
Drivers in the area reported slowdowns as vehicles were diverted from the ramp. ISP will provide updates as crews continue the recovery work.
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