Joliet, IL – Drivers in Joliet are being advised to avoid the area around Broadway Street and Ingalls Avenue tonight as police investigate a major crash that has shut down lanes in both directions.
According to the Joliet Police Department, the closure began around 7 p.m. Wednesday, January 28, as officers responded to a serious crash at the busy intersection. The department confirmed that multiple lanes are currently blocked and traffic is being redirected.
Officials have not released details on how many vehicles were involved or whether any injuries occurred. Investigators are expected to remain on scene for several hours while they process the area and clear debris.
Motorists traveling through Joliet this evening should plan alternate routes and expect delays near the affected intersection, especially along Broadway Street between Ingalls Avenue and the surrounding side streets.
Further updates will be provided by the Joliet Police Department once the roadway is reopened and more information becomes available.
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