Lake County, Indiana — Multiple crashes on icy lanes closed the I-80 westbound ramp to I-65 in Lake County.
According to the Indiana State Police Lowell Post, the ramp from Interstate 80 westbound to Interstate 65 southbound is currently closed after several crashes blocked lanes in the area.
Authorities said hazardous winter road conditions are affecting multiple locations along I-80 and I-65 in Lake County, making travel extremely dangerous in some areas.
Police said emergency crews and the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) are working to clear the crashes and reopen the ramp as soon as it is safe. The closure is expected to remain in place while crews remove damaged vehicles and address icy roadway conditions.
Officials warned drivers to avoid traveling on the interstates in Lake County if possible until conditions improve.
If travel cannot be delayed, police advise motorists to slow down, increase following distance, and use extra caution on icy pavement.
Drivers can check current traffic conditions and track snowplow activity through the state’s 511 travel system at 511in.org, which provides live roadway updates across Indiana.
The closure affects a heavily traveled connection between I-80 and I-65, a key freight and commuter corridor in northwest Indiana. Delays may impact morning commuters, delivery drivers, and students traveling through the region.
Authorities continue monitoring road conditions across the county as winter weather creates dangerous travel conditions.
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