Live Indiana Road Conditions Update: Snowstorm Closures, Traffic Maps & Safe Routes Today

Statewide Overview Heavy snow and periods of freezing rain are creating hazardous Indiana road conditions this morning, prompting numerous crashes, full interstate closures and county-level travel advisories across the state. A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect for northern and central Indiana until 10 a.m. Sunday, with the National Weather Service warning that a rapid refreeze late tonight could worsen black-ice formation on untreated pavement. Major Interstate Trouble Spots • I-70 west of Terre Haute fully reopened overnight after a 45-vehicle pile-up shut down westbound lanes for nearly six hours; troopers reported no fatalities but cited “zero-visibility whiteouts” as the primary cause. • East of Indianapolis, emergency crews remain on scene at mile-marker 68 near the Ronald Reagan Parkway after a late-evening crash with entrapment closed multiple eastbound lanes. • Along I-69 near the Grant–Huntington county line, a 15-vehicle collision kept southbound lanes closed for more than four hours; INDOT has since reopened the roadway but warns that drifting snow continues to hamper visibility. County Travel Status At dawn, 38 counties were under an orange-level “Watch” or yellow “Advisory,” meaning travel is restricted to essential trips or should be undertaken with extreme caution, respectively. Drivers can monitor live updates on 511IN.org or via the Indiana Travel Advisory mobile app, which pushes push notifications when county statuses change. What Drivers Should Expect Today 1. Sharp snowfall gradient: Heaviest totals are forecast north of I-70, but even southern counties will experience slushy, slick surfaces as precipitation turns to rain and back to snow this evening. 2. Sudden lane closures: Plow crews and first responders need extra room. If traffic grinds to a halt, stay in your vehicle, switch on hazard lights and conserve fuel. 3. Black ice threat: Temperatures will drop into the teens statewide before sunrise Monday, refreezing any meltwater on bridges, overpasses and rural secondary roads. Safety & Alternate Routes • Check 511IN cameras before leaving and budget at least double the normal travel time. • If heading west toward Illinois, consider US-40 or SR-46 as alternates to I-70 until pavement conditions improve. • Carry winter gear—blanket, phone charger, water and a small shovel—and keep your gas tank above half to prevent frozen fuel lines. Bottom Line Road agencies expect intermittent lane closures and reduced speed limits through Sunday afternoon. Unless travel is essential, officials urge motorists to postpone trips until crews can fully clear and salt major corridors.