Semi Off Roadway; Traffic Rolling Again on Westbound I-70

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Published on June 24 2020 11:14 am
Last Updated on June 24 2020 1:51 pm
Written by Greg Sapp

A semi has been cleared off westbound I-70 and traffic is rolling again on the interstate between Effingham and Altamont.

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Motorists had been encouraged to use US Route 40 from Effingham to Altamont, where they could get back onto the interstate, but that had jammed up Route 40. Now, things are getting back to normal.

Crews literally dragged the semi off the interstate to get traffic rolling again. They will have to go back tonight to retrieve the rig, which could mean several hours of Westbound I-70 being closed again tonight.

No one was injured in the incident.