UPDATE: I-70 East now open near SR 79

UPDATE: I-70 EB is now open to traffic near SR 79. (as of 3/7 at 3:10pm)

LICKING COUNTY, Ohio–The Ohio Department of Transportation announced that I-70 Eastbound is closed to traffic near State Route 79 due to a crash.

Motorists should use U.S. 40 as an alternate route.

Estimated duration is unknown at this time.