WENTZVILLE, Mo. – Drivers are dealing with significant traffic backups Friday afternoon near Wentzville ahead of the afternoon rush hour.

MoDOT’s Gateway Guide shows notable traffic backups in both directions of I-70, but more so for the westbound lanes near Wentzville. It appears authorities are working to clear the scene of the crash.


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Some traffic backups are being reported into Lake St. Louis City limits.

Drivers are encouraged to used alternate routes, if possible, until traffic clears.

This is a developing story. FOX 2 will update as more information becomes available.