Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department has issued an update on the Hazmat incident that occurred last (Thursday) night. I64 Westbound remains closed from the I57 / I64 North Split to the Washington County line. It will remain closed for approximately the next 12 to 16 hours for proper clean up. Westbound traffic is being detoured at the Mt. Vernon exit 95 of I57, West to US HWY 51, North to I64.
I64 Westbound travelers from I57 are detoured to exit at the Mt Vernon exit 95 (IL HWY 15), West to US HWY 51, North to I64.
The shelter in place order has been lifted but could be re-enstated at any moment during the cleanup.
Please use caution traveling the area of the detour as there will be increased traffic along Westbound IL HWY 15.
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