EFFINGHAM COUNTY, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Interstate 70 will be shut down for an investigation into a traffic crash that occurred in Effingham County.
According to a report from the Illinois State Police, I-70 will be shut down for 4-6 hours while officers investigate a crash that occurred on I-70 eastbound at milepost 102 in Effingham County.
Both lanes of traffic are currently shut down and eastbound traffic is being rerouted to I-57 northbound at the North Tri-Level (I-70 eastbound milepost 98, I-57 northbound milepost 163).
Motorists are encouraged to seek an alternate route and use caution.
We will update this story as more details become available.