Update 5:36 p.m.: Illinois State Police announced on Twitter that both northbound and southbound lanes of I-55 were open.
(WAND) — WAND News spoke to Illinois State Police near the scene of yesterday's massive crash and confirmed that I-55 between mile markers 63 and 82 will be temporarily closed.
From the Official Illinois State Police Twitter.
The National Weather Service in St. Louis issued a dust storm warning through 4:30 PM CDT for I-55 near Farmersville, IL and I-55 near Waggoner, IL.
From IDOT's Official Twitter.
Drivers are advised to take alternate routes.
From the National Weather Service in Lincoln.
The National Weather Service in Lincoln issued a dust storm warning until 6:15 PM CDT for US-51 near Pana, IL.
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No crashes at this time, but SB and NB I55 between mm 63 and 82, the same stretch as yesterday, are being closed by IDOT, ISP due to high winds and low visibility. Signs will be posted and detours in place. Updates here when available. pic.twitter.com/UEC7lPuC0o
— IDOT_Illinois (@IDOT_Illinois) May 2, 2023
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