Channahon, IL – A crash Friday evening has knocked out traffic lights at a major Channahon intersection, prompting temporary traffic control measures, according to police.
The Channahon Police Department reported that signals are out in all directions at U.S. Route 6 and Bell Road due to a collision. Officers confirmed that temporary stop signs are being erected at the intersection and will stay in place until repairs are made.
Police are urging motorists to use caution when driving through the area and to plan alternate routes to avoid potential delays. As of 5 p.m. Friday, December 12, crews were responding to the scene, and no timeline for signal restoration had been released.
The intersection of U.S. 6 and Bell Road serves as a busy connector for local and commuter traffic between Channahon, Minooka, and Joliet, raising concern for evening travel disruptions.
Authorities have not released further details on the crash or any reported injuries. Motorists traveling along Route 6 are advised to treat the intersection as a four-way stop until the signals are restored.
Contact:
Channahon Police Department
24555 S. Navajo Drive, Channahon, IL 60410
Non-emergency line: 815-467-5152
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