Chicago, IL – Commuters faced major delays Monday morning after a rollover crash involving a dump truck shut down all northbound lanes of Interstate 55 near Damen Avenue in Chicago’s McKinley Park neighborhood.
According to Illinois State Police Troop 3, troopers responded to the crash scene shortly after it occurred. Authorities confirmed that a dump truck overturned on the northbound side of I-55, prompting a full closure of the roadway near the Damen exit.
Traffic in the area is being diverted while crews work to clear the wreckage. Police have not released details on injuries or how long the closure is expected to last. Drivers are being urged to avoid the area if possible and use alternate routes to bypass McKinley Park and the surrounding stretch of the Stevenson Expressway.
The incident is causing backups on I-55 and nearby surface streets, with ripple effects expected across Chicago’s South Side morning commute. Officials have not yet provided an estimated reopening time for the northbound lanes.
Motorists traveling through the city are advised to monitor traffic updates and allow for extra travel time.
