Grant Park, Illinois – A crash on Route 1 at 12000 North Road in Grant Park is disrupting traffic.
According to the Kankakee County Sheriff’s Office, emergency personnel responded to an accident at approximately 6:43 p.m. Friday along Route 1 at 12000 North Road, near the Kankakee and Will County line.
Authorities advised drivers to avoid the area if possible while crews remain on scene. The extent of injuries, if any, has not been released. Officials have not provided details on how many vehicles were involved or what may have led to the crash.
The scene is located along a stretch of Route 1 that serves as a connector between Kankakee and Will counties, an area that typically sees steady commuter and commercial traffic. Delays are possible as emergency responders manage the scene and assess roadway conditions.
Motorists traveling through Grant Park during the evening commute may experience slowdowns or temporary lane restrictions. Drivers are encouraged to seek alternate routes until the scene is cleared.
No estimated timeline for reopening or full traffic restoration was immediately available as of Friday evening. Updates are expected as more information is confirmed by the sheriff’s office.
This corridor is frequently used by local residents, students, and workers traveling between county lines, making timely updates important for evening travel planning.
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