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I-70 East Indiana Closed Indefinitely by Flooding
14 Aug
Summary
- Westbound I-70 lanes in eastern Indiana are closed indefinitely.
- Heavy rainfall caused flooding and washed out part of the highway.
- Eastbound traffic remains open; westbound traffic is detoured.
A significant stretch of westbound Interstate 70 in eastern Indiana is indefinitely closed following extensive flood damage. Days of torrential rainfall led to floodwaters washing out a portion of the roadway near the Centerville Road exit in Wayne County. The Indiana Department of Transportation has rerouted all westbound traffic onto U.S. 27, U.S. 36, and Ohio 9 as crews assess and begin necessary repairs.
Photos revealed buckled pavement and a washed-away shoulder, illustrating the severity of the damage caused by floodwaters undermining the highway. While eastbound lanes remain open to traffic, officials have not yet announced a timeline for the full reopening of the affected westbound section. Motorists are reminded to avoid driving through flooded areas, as water depth can be deceptive and dangerous.
