Indiana State Police (ISP) is warning drivers that portions of I-70 in the central part of the state are closed for winter weather crashes.
Shortly after 3 p.m. on Monday, February 15, the ISP’s Putnamville District reported that I-70 eastbound was closed at mile marker 18 due to several crashes.
Clay: Interstate 70 is currently shut down at the 18 mile marker eastbound due to multiple accidents. Please find an alternate route or just stay home!! pic.twitter.com/o2D3QN3xJl
— Sgt. Matt Ames (@ISPPutnamville) February 15, 2021
Just a few minutes later, ISP issued a new alert to drivers that westbound I-70 is also closed at mile marker 45.
Putnam: Interstate 70 is currently shut down at the 45 mile marker westbound due to multiple accidents. Please find an alternate route or just stay home!! pic.twitter.com/75ftTfEVOa — Sgt. Matt Ames (@ISPPutnamville) February 15, 2021
It isn’t yet clear how many vehicles were involved in crashes or whether anyone was hurt.
ISP shared photos from the 18-mile marker crash scene featuring several semi-trucks.
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