ISP investigating host of crashes

Troopers continue to investigate multiple crashes and slide-offs particularly on I-70 in Henry County, and I-69 in Madison and Delaware Counties, and state highways.

The northbound driving lane of I-69 at the 45 mile-marker (SR 28) in Delaware County is shut down for an undetermined amount of time do to a crash involving a semi-tractor trailer.

Reminder: Snow and ice covered roads do not cause crashes, and slide-offs: careless driving does.

Current road conditions within the Pendleton District of the Indiana State Police, which includes Delaware, Fayette, Henry, Madison, Randolph, Rush, Union and Wayne Counties are as follows:


* I-69 in Madison and Delaware Counties (13-52 mile-markers): driving and passing lanes are ice covered and slick. Use caution on bridges, underpasses and ramps.
* I-70 in Henry and Wayne Counties (113-156 mile-markers): driving and passing lanes are ice covered and slick in Henry County . Use caution on bridges, underpasses and ramps.
* U.S. and State highways are ice covered and slick. Use caution on bridges, underpasses and ramps.
* Secondary roads (county roads) are ice covered and slick.

There may be lane restrictions and traffic back-ups while troopers investigate slide-offs and crashes in other areas. Use caution and reduce speed, particularly when approaching troopers who are assisting motorists, and highway service vehicles.

We need to leave our phone lines open for emergency calls. Motorists can access road and weather information by visiting INDOT's web site TrafficWise.IN.gov or dial 800-261-ROAD (7623).

Another excellent source for the public and media to check on county snow emergency declarations is the Indiana Department of Homeland Security web site which is frequently updated: Traffic Map