Park Ridge, IL – Drivers traveling through the northwest suburbs are facing significant delays this morning after a semi-truck rollover shut down multiple lanes on Interstate 294.
According to the Illinois State Police Troop 3, troopers are on scene of a rolled-over semi on I-294 northbound at milepost 42, near Park Ridge in Cook County, just south of Touhy Avenue. Two northbound lanes are currently closed, and officials say the shutdown is expected to last for several hours.
The crash is causing traffic backups for motorists heading toward the North Avenue to Touhy Avenue corridor, a heavily traveled stretch during weekday commute hours. Drivers are advised to expect delays and consider alternate routes while emergency crews work to clear the scene.
Illinois State Police are also reminding motorists to slow down and move over for emergency vehicles operating along the roadway. No injuries have been confirmed at this time, and officials have not yet released details on what caused the semi to overturn.
I-294 is a major north-south tollway serving the Chicago metro area, and even partial lane closures can quickly lead to congestion during peak travel periods. Traffic conditions may continue to worsen as cleanup efforts continue.
Motorists are encouraged to monitor real-time traffic updates and allow extra travel time if commuting through the area this morning.
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