Morris, IL – Westbound lanes of Interstate 80 are currently shut down near Exit 112, with all westbound traffic being detoured through Route 47 in Morris, according to the Morris Police Department.
Authorities said the closure is connected to an ongoing investigation on I-80. The department warned drivers that there will be “A LOT of traffic in town for an unknown amount of time” as the situation unfolds.
The detour is causing significant congestion throughout downtown Morris and surrounding routes as motorists divert from the interstate. Police are urging drivers to avoid the area until further notice and to seek alternate routes if possible.
Officials have not released details about the nature of the investigation or when the roadway is expected to reopen. The Illinois Department of Transportation has not yet provided an estimated timeline for clearing the scene.
Residents are advised to monitor official city updates and local traffic apps for live detour routes and closure duration.
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