ST. JOSEPH, Ill. (WAND) — A section of Interstate 74 was closed Tuesday afternoon due to a nearby field fire.

I-74 shut down between St. Joseph, Fithian due to grass fire

Vehicles queuing on I-74 eastbound around Milepost 189, near St. Joseph on Oct. 29, 2024

The interstate between St. Joseph (milepost 192) and Fithian (milepost 200) was closed due to low visibility from smoke blowing across the roadway.

ISP said traffic was being diverted from I-74 eastbound at milepost 192 to US-150.

Drivers should still take caution in the area, as traffic is clearing up.

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