Multiple vehicle crash slows down traffic on Highway 54 in Miller County

MILLER COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ)

The Missouri State Highway Patrol is reporting a multiple vehicle crash on westbound Highway 54 that is blocking both lanes near Lakeland Road in Miller County at 6:31 p.m.

According to a tweet by Troop F, traffic will be diverted onto Route W.

Officials reported at 6:45 that the passing lane is back open.

According to the Missouri Department of Transportation traveler's map, there is slow traffic on Highway 54 between Highway 52 south of Eldon and Wilmore Lane.

A driver described traffic being backed up by at least a mile in the southbound lanes.