St. Clair County, AL – A multi-vehicle crash shut down a stretch of Interstate 20 westbound near the 164-mile marker Sunday evening, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA).
Troopers say the collision occurred around 4:40 p.m. on December 21 and caused a full westbound lane closure in St. Clair County, east of Birmingham. All traffic in the affected area has been blocked and will remain closed for an undetermined amount of time as emergency crews and ALEA’s Highway Patrol Division investigate.
According to ALEA, troopers are currently on the scene managing the crash response and urging motorists to seek alternate routes. Officials did not immediately confirm how many vehicles were involved or whether any injuries were reported.
The closure impacts drivers traveling toward Birmingham and Jefferson County, and delays are expected throughout the evening. Commuters are advised to use U.S. Highway 78 or I-459 as possible detours until lanes reopen.
Authorities said updates will be shared once the roadway is cleared and normal traffic resumes.
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