Midlothian, Illinois – Downed wires and a fallen utility pole closed part of Pulaski Road, disrupting traffic in Midlothian.
According to the Midlothian Illinois Police Department, Pulaski Road is currently closed southbound at 139th Street and northbound at Claire Boulevard due to downed wires and a damaged utility pole near 142nd Street.
Police announced the closure in a public alert and advised drivers to avoid the area until the hazard is cleared. The obstruction is blocking traffic lanes while crews respond to the scene.
Authorities said the closure affects travel through a busy corridor connecting several local neighborhoods and nearby commercial areas. Vehicles attempting to travel through Pulaski Road may encounter detours or delays as emergency crews and utility workers assess the situation.
Officials have not released information about what caused the wires and pole to fall, and it remains unclear how long the roadway will remain closed.
Drivers are encouraged to use alternate routes while responders work to remove the debris and restore safe traffic flow.
Local police emphasized that motorists should stay clear of the affected stretch between 139th and 142nd streets to allow crews room to operate safely.
The disruption may impact commuters traveling through the south suburban corridor, including students and workers heading through the area during peak travel periods.
Updates about the roadway reopening are expected once the hazard is cleared and the area is deemed safe for traffic.
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