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Multi-vehicle crash closes westbound lanes on I-70 near Vandalia

Westbound traffic on Interstate 70 near Vandalia was closed at about 4 p.m. Wednesday for a multi-vehicle crash, according to Illinois State Police.

The crash was in a construction zone near milepost 65, between Vandalia and Otego Township. I-70 traffic was being rerouted to U.S. 40 toward Vandalia.

ISP encourages drivers to seek an alternate route, if possible.

As of 10 p.m. Wednesday, only one lane on I-70 west was open for drivers.

This story was originally published June 20, 2018 at 4:26 PM with the headline "Multi-vehicle crash closes westbound lanes on I-70 near Vandalia."

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