Addison, IL – Drivers traveling through Addison should expect delays tonight as police conduct a roadside safety checkpoint along US Route 20 (Lake Street) near 9th Avenue. The checkpoint runs Friday, September 12, from 9 p.m. until Saturday, September 13, at 1 a.m.
According to the Addison Police Department, officers will be stopping eastbound vehicles in a systematic fashion to check driver’s licenses, registrations, proof of insurance, and vehicle safety compliance. Sobriety checks will also be part of the inspection process.
Police said the checkpoint is part of a statewide initiative aimed at reducing drunk and impaired driving while enhancing roadway safety. The department emphasized that while the stops may be an inconvenience, the effort is intended to protect both drivers and the broader community.
The checkpoint location on US Route 20 was chosen based on traffic safety data and past violations in the area. Similar enforcement efforts are expected across Illinois as part of ongoing statewide safety campaigns.
Drivers in Addison, DuPage County, and the surrounding Chicago suburbs should allow extra travel time tonight if using Route 20.
For more information, residents may contact Sergeant William Fuentes at 630-543-3080.
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