Metal Plate in Road Causes Flat Tires on I-70 Near Wentzville Parkway
A metal plate in the roadway caused multiple vehicles to get flat tires on eastbound Interstate 70 near Wentzville Parkway in St. Charles County on Friday morning.
St. Louis, MO, July 31, 2026 —
Multiple vehicles experienced flat tires Friday morning due to a metal plate protruding from the roadway on eastbound Interstate 70 near the Wentzville Parkway exit in St. Charles County.
The incident occurred on Friday morning, affecting traffic on the busy interstate. The exact number of vehicles impacted was not immediately available, but reports indicate that several drivers encountered the hazard, resulting in flat tires.
The metal plate, which appeared to be dislodged or improperly secured, created a dangerous condition for motorists traveling eastbound. The location of the hazard was specifically noted as being on Interstate 70 in the vicinity of the Wentzville Parkway exit.
Further details regarding the origin of the metal plate, how long it had been present in the roadway, and the specific actions taken by authorities to address the situation were not provided in the initial report.
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