Wright City, MO – Eastbound lanes of Interstate 70 near Wright City in Warren County are shut down today following a vehicle crash that halted traffic at mile marker 200.
According to the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT), the closure began earlier today and the duration of the shutdown remains unknown. Drivers are being urged to seek alternate routes while crews respond to the incident.
MoDOT advised motorists to use caution and obey all posted signs and directions from personnel near the closure. Officials said updates will be posted to the Traveler Information Map, which provides real-time traffic conditions and alternate route suggestions.
No details have been released yet regarding the number of vehicles involved or if any injuries were reported in the crash.
This closure affects a major travel corridor between Columbia and St. Louis, potentially causing significant delays for commuters and freight traffic. MoDOT is encouraging drivers to check conditions before leaving and allow for extra travel time.
For continuous updates, drivers can visit www.modot.org/northeast.
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