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18-wheeler fire shuts down all lanes on Highway 87 near Newton Road in Monroe County

Drivers are advised to avoid the area and find an alternate route.
Credit: TEGNA

MONROE COUNTY, Ga. — All lanes are blocked after a wreck on Highway 87 north of Newton Road in Monroe County.

According to Monroe County Sheriff's Office, an 18-wheeler truck is on fire and all lanes are shut down.

Drivers are advised to avoid the area and find an alternate route.

There is word on an estimated clear time.

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