Champaign County, IL – Drivers traveling through Champaign County are being urged to use caution this morning after icy road conditions led to multiple crashes along a busy roadway.
According to Illinois State Police Troop 7, the right turn lane onto Staley Road from eastbound U.S. Route 150 became iced over due to overnight re-freezing conditions. Authorities say the hazardous stretch has already been the scene of multiple crashes as of this morning.
State police issued a traffic advisory warning drivers to slow down well in advance of the intersection and consider using alternate routes if possible. The advisory comes as temperatures dipped overnight, allowing moisture on roadways to refreeze into slick ice patches, particularly on turn lanes and less-traveled areas.
Officials say icy conditions can be difficult to detect, especially during early morning hours when lighting is low and pavement appears wet rather than frozen. Even treated roads may refreeze quickly when temperatures remain near or below freezing.
Drivers traveling through Champaign County, especially near US-150 and Staley Road, are advised to increase following distance, avoid sudden braking, and remain alert for emergency responders working crash scenes.
No injuries have been reported in connection with the crashes at this time, but traffic slowdowns may continue through the morning commute as crews monitor conditions and drivers navigate the area cautiously.
Motorists across central Illinois are also reminded that refreezing can occur on bridges, overpasses, and shaded roadways, even after sunrise.
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