Accident closes several lanes on I-270

ST. LOUIS, MO – Officials with the Missouri State Highway Patrol are reporting several lane closures due to an accident on I-270 Friday night.

According to the official Twitter page of the Missouri Department of Transportation, the accident happened in the northbound lanes of I-270 just past the I-44 on-ramp at about 9:16 p.m.

Authorities are advising motorists to find an alternate route around this portion of I-270 as at least three lanes have been closed down in response to the incident.

This article is one in a series presented by OnderLaw to inform our neighbors about car accidents and traffic news across our city. It should not be interpreted as legal advice. However, if you or someone you love has been injured in a car accident, we would like to discuss your case in detail. Depending on the circumstances, you may be entitled to financial compensation for your medical bills, your lost income, and other expenses. More importantly, the only way to fight for a change to the dangerous interstate or fix the root cause of many accidents is to enlist the help of an experienced attorney that has the possibility to effect change and can prevent this from happening to another family. Contact us today to speak to one of our compassionate St. Louis car accident attorneys.