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Lane closures on I-65 due to "completely frozen" bridge, several truck crashes in Indiana

Heavy snow leads to frozen bridge, several truck crashes in Indiana
Heavy snow leads to frozen bridge, several truck crashes in Indiana 02:08

CHICAGO (CBS)-- Indiana State Police are warning drivers of icy roadways and several crashes on I-65 in Crown Point Friday morning. 

ISP Sgt. Glen Fifield said the bridge at the northbound mile marker 247 is "completely frozen." 

The bridge is located near the U.S. 231 exit in Crown Point. 

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Icy roads caused several crashes on Interstate 65 in Northwest Indiana.  Indiana State Police

This led to multiple truck crashes. The left two lanes will remain closed. 

State police said there were more crashes at I-65 and Ridge Road in Merrillville. 

Fifield said although the roads look clear, black ice is causing dangerous conditions. 

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