Coles County, Ill. — A crash on Interstate 57 northbound near Exit 192 is diverting traffic in Coles County.
According to Illinois State Police Troop 7, troopers responded to a traffic crash on I-57 northbound just north of Exit 192, where the incident has caused lane blockages along the interstate.
Authorities said northbound traffic is being diverted off the interstate at Exit 192 as crews work the crash scene. Drivers traveling through the area are being asked to use alternate routes and exercise caution while passing nearby roadways.
The advisory was issued in a public alert from Illinois State Police on Monday, warning motorists about the traffic disruption. Officials did not immediately release details about the number of vehicles involved or whether any injuries were reported.
The crash location sits along a busy stretch of Interstate 57 in Coles County, a key north–south corridor connecting central and southern Illinois communities. When incidents occur along the route, traffic backups can quickly extend along the interstate and surrounding exits.
Police have not provided an estimated timeline for when all lanes will reopen. Motorists approaching the area should expect possible delays, detours, and increased emergency activity near the interstate exit.
Drivers are encouraged to slow down near the scene and remain alert for emergency personnel and traffic control measures.
The interstate corridor is frequently used by commuters, commercial trucks, and students traveling between communities in eastern Illinois, increasing the impact of sudden lane closures.
Illinois State Police said updates will be provided if traffic conditions change or additional information becomes available.
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