(La Porte County, IN) - Traffic started being restricted late this morning on a stretch of Interstate 94 in La Porte County due to a serious crash.

According to state highway officials, westbound travel was down to one lane between U.S 20 and U.S 421.  The one lane of travel was created on the shoulder after all three of the regular westbound lanes were closed. 

Indiana Department of Transportation officials advised motorists to expect significant delays and seek another route, if possible. 

No details about the crash were immediately available.