CHICAGO (CBS) — For drivers in need of photographic evidence showing why Interstate 65 in Indiana was closed since Sunday and for much of the day on Monday, here it is.
Indiana State police opened Interstate 65 around 2 p.m. on Monday.
This is the view of the I-80-94 interchange at Interstate 65. (80-94 was also closed in Indiana.)
The connector ramps at Interstate 65 in Merrillville. (Credit: INDOT)
This is a view of the interstate at the normally busy U.S. 30 interchange in Merrillville.
The view of Interstate 65 at U.S. 30 in Merrillville on Monday afternoon around 12:15 p.m. (Credit: INDOT)
And farther south, the road appears to be even worse.
This is an INDOT camera at U.S. 231, near Crown Point.
The view of Interstate 65 a bit farther south at U.S. 231 around 12:30 p.m. on Monday. (Credit: INDOT)
And even farther south, here is the view at State Road 2.
The view of Interstate 65 at State Road 2 on Monday afternoon. (Credit: INDOT)
Interstate 65 is closed from Gary to Lafayette as snow plows struggle to clear drifting snow in subzero temperatures.
There is no word on when the road will reopen.
