STEUBEN COUNTY, Ind. (WOWO): The Indiana State Police is reporting that the southbound lanes of I-69 in Steuben County in the area of the 342 mile maker are closed at this time due to multiple crashes.

Troopers are reporting whiteout conditions in the area and they say traffic is being diverted onto US 20 (348 mile marker).

Drivers are encouraged to avoid the area and to seek alternate routes of travel.