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Indiana Toll Road Reopens After Major Pileup Disrupts travel
Published: 2026/01/20 00:48:24
severe Winter Weather Causes Chaos on Indiana Interstate
Blowing snow and substantially reduced visibility led to a massive series of crashes on the Indiana Toll Road (Interstate 90) on Monday,January 19,2026,resulting in a prolonged closure of a key section of the highway. Law enforcement officials confirmed the incidents, which involved numerous vehicles and created hazardous conditions for both drivers and emergency responders.
Details of the Indiana Toll Road Closure
according to reports,all eastbound and westbound lanes of the toll Road were initially closed near the 67-mile marker in St. Joseph County at approximately 11:00 a.m. local time. This section of the highway is located roughly 18 miles east of the LaPorte exit, where eastbound traffic was diverted. Westbound drivers were redirected to the 72-mile marker, near the South Bend west exit. The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) [[1]] provided updates via their social media channels, advising motorists to avoid the area.
Extent of the Pileup and Response
Initial reports indicated a multi-vehicle pileup involving potentially up to 100 cars and trucks. Sergeant Ted Bohner, a public information officer with the Indiana State Police, shared images on Facebook depicting numerous vehicles stranded along the interstate, with several having left the roadway and ending up in ditches. Debris was scattered across the affected lanes, further complicating the situation. [[2]]
Reopening and Lingering Delays
The Indiana Toll Road was fully reopened to traffic at 3:23 p.m. However,authorities cautioned that traffic was moving slowly and drivers should anticipate meaningful delays as the backlog of vehicles cleared. INDOT crews worked to remove abandoned vehicles and clear snow and ice from the roadway.
Related Incident in Michigan
The hazardous winter weather extended beyond Indiana’s borders.A separate, large-scale pileup involving an estimated 100 vehicles occurred on Interstate 196 near Zeeland Township, Michigan, approximately 25 miles southwest of Grand rapids. [[3]] This incident further highlighted the dangerous travel conditions across the Midwest.
Injuries and Ongoing inquiry
As of Monday afternoon, the extent of injuries resulting from the Indiana Toll Road pileup remained unclear. Authorities continued to assess the scene and gather information regarding the number of vehicles involved and the severity of any injuries sustained.
