Drivers should expect an extended closure on Interstate 70 on the city's east side after a crane knocked power lines onto the highway, according to Indiana State Police.
INDIANAPOLIS — Power lines were temporarily strewn across Interstate 70 early Thursday on the city's east side after being knocked down by a crane, leading to a traffic standstill, according to Indiana State Police.
I-70 was closed in both directions near Rural Street and Keystone Avenue after the lines fell across all eastbound and westbound lanes in the area, according to ISP. As of 8:24 a.m., all lanes were reopened in both directions after the lines were removed from the interstate. But backups continue and city streets are gridlocked.I–70 is closed both directions near Rural/Keystone. A truck has struck powerlines causing powerlines to fall across all lanes of eastbound and westbound traffic. Please seek alternate routes, extended closure expected
— Sgt. John Perrine September 22, 2022 Drivers who are trying to get westbound into Downtown Indianapolis will have to exit from I-465 and reroute. Eastbound traffic was being diverted at I-65 southbound near West 16th Street. Westbound traffic was diverted at Rural and Keystone.The exact circumstances of the accident leading to the downed lines haven't yet been made clear.
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