Lanes closed on westbound I-44 after crash in south St. Louis

All lanes on westbound I-44 are closed Monday morning in south St. Louis following a tractor-trailer overturn. The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) reports the incident occurred near I-55 by Lafayette Square. While specific details regarding the cause of the crash remain unclear, the closure is expected to persist. Motorists are affected by the shutdown of this portion of the interstate as authorities manage the scene and clear the overturned vehicle from the roadway.