Putnam County, IN – Drivers traveling through west central Indiana are facing major delays today after traffic came to a complete stop on Interstate 70 eastbound near Cloverdale, according to state transportation officials.
According to the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) West Central, multiple stalled vehicles caused traffic to halt near the 38-mile marker on I-70 eastbound, just west of Cloverdale and near Brazil. The backup stretches for miles, with vehicles unable to move as crews work to address the situation.
INDOT officials said crews are working diligently and coordinating with partner agencies to get traffic moving again as soon as possible. No estimated time for reopening or full traffic flow restoration has been released as of this update.
The incident is impacting drivers traveling through Putnam County and surrounding areas, including those heading toward the Indianapolis metro region. Motorists are being strongly encouraged to consider alternate routes and to use extreme caution if traveling in the area.
Officials recommend checking real-time traffic conditions through 511IN.org or the TrafficWise app before heading out. Drivers are reminded not to use mobile devices while driving.
It remains unclear how many vehicles are involved or whether weather conditions contributed to the stalls. INDOT has not reported any injuries at this time.
This is a developing traffic situation, and updates are expected as conditions change and lanes are cleared.
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