Traffic backup on Westbound I-70 caused by jackknifed trailer, roadway clear

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

Traffic is back to normal on westbound I-70 in Boone County after a crash involving a jackknifed trailer, according to the MoDOT Traveler Map.

A social media post from the Missouri State Highway Patrol's Troop F states troopers are investigating a one-vehicle crash at mile marker 134.6, just east of Columbia.

The post states that the passing lane will be opening soon; however, the MoDOT Traveler Map states that the scene was cleared at 7:24 a.m. MoDOT says delays are still possible in the area.

The crash was reported at 5:46 a.m. and the scene was expected to be cleared by 7:30 a.m.

🚨Crash Blocking WB I-70 at 134MM🚨

Troopers are investigating a one vehicle crash involving a jackknifed tractor trailer on westbound I-70, at the 134.6 mile marker (east of Columbia), in Boone County.

The passing lane will be opening soon. pic.twitter.com/jk1jMA1X7X

— MSHP Troop F (@MSHPTrooperF) January 6, 2026

Traffic was backed up at least two miles from the crash site around 6:20 a.m., according to the MoDOT Traveler Map.