After Major Crash On I-70, Highway Reopens

HOWARD COUNTY, MD — A crash on Interstate 70 snarled traffic for several hours Wednesday in Howard County. State police said that several vehicles, including three tractor-trailers, were involved in the collision on I-70 east past the US 40 split.

The crash happened before 9:30 a.m.

During the response, officials said I-70 east was closed past the exit for US 40. The left lane and left shoulder on westbound I-70 were also closed, and drivers were advised to take alternate routes.

By 2:45 p.m., the Maryland State Highway Administration reported all lanes had reopened.

See the latest lane closure information from state transportation officials.

Photo of the crash courtesy of the Maryland State Highway Administration.