Warrenton, MO – A major traffic disruption is impacting drivers heading toward the St. Louis area as eastbound lanes of Interstate 70 are shut down near Warrenton.
According to the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT), the closure is located at mile marker 197 in Warren County and was reported Thursday. Officials say the shutdown is due to a traffic crash, though specific details about the number of vehicles involved or any injuries have not yet been released.
MoDOT indicated the closure is expected to last several hours, creating significant delays for commuters and travelers moving eastbound toward St. Louis. Drivers are being urged to avoid the area and seek alternate routes as crews work to clear the scene and safely reopen the roadway.
Traffic congestion has already begun to build in surrounding areas, with potential spillover effects on nearby highways and local roads. Officials recommend checking real-time conditions before heading out, especially during peak travel times.
Motorists can access updates and detour information through MoDOT’s online traveler information map at traveler.modot.org, which provides live traffic data, closures, and estimated reopening times.
Authorities have not announced a specific timeline for when the interstate will reopen, and conditions may continue to change throughout the day. Drivers are advised to remain cautious, allow extra travel time, and follow posted detours.
This remains a developing situation, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
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