Homer Glen, Illinois — A crash investigation will close eastbound 159th Avenue Friday evening, disrupting traffic through Homer Glen.
According to the Will County Sheriff’s Office, the closure is scheduled to begin around 6 p.m. Friday as authorities investigate a reported traffic accident in the area.
Officials said eastbound 159th Avenue between Gallagher Road and Cedar Road will be temporarily shut down while Will County patrol units and Will County Emergency Management Agency personnel conduct the investigation and manage traffic control.
Authorities urged drivers to avoid the area and use alternate routes while the closure is in place. Traffic control measures will remain active until investigators finish processing the crash scene.
The sheriff’s office said the roadway will reopen once the traffic accident investigation concludes, though no specific reopening time was provided.
Road closures along 159th Avenue can create congestion for vehicles traveling through Homer Glen and nearby Will County communities, particularly during evening commuter hours. Drivers traveling eastbound in the corridor may experience delays and detours while law enforcement manages the scene.
Officials did not release additional details about the crash or whether injuries were reported.
Updates may be provided if investigators determine additional safety measures or extended closures are necessary.
For commuters and local residents — including students and younger workers traveling home from evening shifts — officials recommend planning alternate routes ahead of time to avoid delays.
Authorities said further information will be shared if the investigation affects additional roadways in the area.
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