Palos Park, Illinois — Downed wires on 104th Street north of 131st prompted a police response and traffic advisory Friday.
According to the Palos Park Police Department, officers are assisting another agency after utility wires were reported down in the roadway along 104th Street just north of 131st Street.
In a brief alert posted on the department’s official social media page, police said PPPD is assisting CCSPD at the scene and advised drivers to avoid the area while the situation is addressed.
Officials did not immediately release details about what caused the wires to fall or whether the lines belong to power, communications, or another utility service. Authorities also did not confirm if the roadway is fully closed or partially blocked, but the presence of downed lines can create safety hazards for motorists and pedestrians.
Emergency responders typically treat downed wires as potentially live electrical hazards until utility crews confirm the lines are safe. Police often close or restrict nearby roadways until repairs are completed and debris is cleared.
Drivers traveling through the Palos Park area may experience delays or detours around the 104th Street corridor while crews work to secure the scene.
Local officials urged residents and commuters to follow posted instructions and avoid driving through the affected stretch of road until authorities provide an update.
Situations like this can also affect students, workers, and commuters traveling between nearby suburbs during afternoon traffic periods.
Police said additional updates may be provided as the response continues.
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