MAHOMET, Ill. (WAND) - A portion of Interstate 72 eastbound in Champaign County is partially closed following a traffic incident Monday, according to Illinois State Police.
Troopers and emergency personnel responded to I-72 eastbound near milepost 175.
A portion of Interstate 72 eastbound in Champaign County is partially closed following a traffic incident Monday, according to Illinois State Police.
Initially, all eastbound lanes were shut down, forcing police to divert traffic off the interstate at the Mahomet exit (Exit 172).
State police confirmed in a subsequent update that the left lane has been reopened to allow traffic through, though heavy delays are expected to continue as crews clear the scene.
Motorists are urged to use extreme caution when traveling through the area or to seek alternative routes.
No information has been released regarding potential injuries or the number of vehicles involved.
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