HANNIBAL, MO - Both southbound lanes of U.S. Route 61are closed near the U.S. 61 near the U.S. 61/24 split north of the Clear Creek subdivision north of Hannibal due to several semis being stuck in that area. U.S. Route 24 at that intersection is still open at the time this was sent. Estimated duration could be up to 8 hours due to limited supply of emergency roadside assistance and weather conditions. MOTORISTS ARE ADVISED TO NOT TRAVEL!
Both U.S. Route 61 northbound lanes in front of the MoDOT District Office in Hannibal/old Welcome Center are also closed. Traffic is currently backed up to the Injun Joe Campgound between Hannibal and New London.
If you need to travel, please slow down and give MoODT plows room to work. Please do not block shoulders so emergency assistance can get to incidents. Avoid travel if you can as icy and snow packed roads are making travel difficult today especially on hills. Refer to MoDOT's online traveler map at www.modot.org for updates and road conditions.