Terre Haute, IN – Drivers in Vigo County are being rerouted this morning after a residential structure fire forced the closure of State Road 63 between Springhill Drive and Wilkie Road, impacting traffic near the northern Terre Haute area.
According to the Vigo County Sheriff’s Office, the closure was announced just minutes after crews responded to the fire, which is located along the SR-63 corridor. Officials said the roadway is fully shut down in both directions while emergency units work the scene. No estimated reopening time has been provided.
The Sheriff’s Office urged motorists to avoid the area entirely and seek alternative routes until further notice. The affected stretch of SR-63 is a heavily traveled connector serving northern Vigo County commuters, which may lead to delays on surrounding roadways throughout the morning.
It remains unclear whether anyone was inside the residence at the time the fire broke out. Authorities have not released details regarding injuries or the extent of the damage. Fire crews and investigators are expected to remain on scene for an extended period as they work to contain the blaze and assess the cause.
Drivers heading toward Terre Haute from the north or traveling toward Clinton from the south may experience heavier congestion on nearby rural roads as traffic diverts around the closure.
This story will be updated as additional information is released by local officials.
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