Highway 70 Closed As Crane Reloads Turbine Equipment

Highway 70 is closed to through traffic as a crane is on site to help lift turbine equipment off the highway after an equipment malfunction.

The incident happened on Friday about 20 miles west of Elgin on Highway 70 and left one lane of traffic closed due to the turbine's location.

Local traffic is allowed through at this time.  The turbine is expected to be removed by about 2:30 p.m., according to officials.