Illinois state police say the shutdown is for emergency work. Illinois state police officials said the crash happened near milepost 182. They also said the shutdown is expected to last three to four hours.
According to illinois state police, the northbound lanes. Police opened up the shoulder to allow some traffic to drive through. Traffic was diverted around the crash site.
The winter storm will continue to impact parts of central and northern illinois tonight. Southbound interstate 57 is currently shut down near mattoon by a crash involving multiple vehicles.