OHIO — A crash has closed both eastbound and westbound lanes of Interstate 70 in Belmont County Monday morning, causing significant traffic disruptions.
According to the Ohio Department of Transportation’s Eastern Ohio District 11, the crash was reported around 8:30 a.m. near mile marker 202 at the State Route 800 exit.
Officials said both directions of I-70 are currently closed in the area as emergency crews respond to the scene and work to clear the roadway.
Motorists are being urged to avoid the area and expect delays while the incident remains active.
Details regarding the number of vehicles involved, whether any injuries occurred, and what led to the crash have not yet been released.
The closure remains in effect, and drivers are encouraged to monitor traffic updates and check road conditions before traveling through Belmont County.
The crash remains under investigation.
