Warrenton, MO – Drivers on Interstate 70 are facing major disruptions today after a crash closed the eastbound lanes near Warrenton in Warren County.
According to the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT), the closure is at mile marker 195.6 and is linked to a vehicle incident. The duration of the shutdown has not yet been determined, and officials are urging drivers to use alternate routes to avoid the area.
MoDOT Northeast District shared the update early this afternoon, noting that traffic impacts could last for an extended period. Officials reminded drivers to obey all posted detours, work zone signs, and instructions from traffic personnel while navigating around the closure.
The affected area lies along a key stretch of I-70, a heavily traveled interstate that connects St. Louis and Kansas City, making the closure especially impactful for commuters and long-haul drivers.
For the latest updates, travelers are encouraged to check the MoDOT Traveler Information Map online at modot.org/northeast.
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