Morris, IL – All westbound lanes of I-80 near Morris remain closed today after a crash involving two semi-trucks sent both drivers to the hospital and forced a major traffic diversion in Grundy County. Cleanup and lane closures are expected to continue for at least 12 hours, with officials estimating the roadway will reopen before 6 p.m. Monday.
According to the Illinois State Police Troop 3, troopers responded to the collision near the Route 43 exit early Monday. Both semi-truck drivers were allegedly transported to area hospitals for treatment following the incident. The Morris Police Department confirmed that westbound I-80 traffic between the Morris and Brisbin Road exits is being rerouted to Route 6 as emergency crews continue cleanup efforts.
Authorities report that eastbound traffic is also slowed by emergency vehicles and onlookers, and they are advising all drivers to avoid the area if possible. Law enforcement stressed that the cleanup is expected to take most of the day, with a projected finish before 6 p.m. Monday night.
No further information about the conditions of the drivers has been released. The cause of the crash remains under investigation, and additional updates will be provided as new details emerge.
Motorists traveling through Grundy County are urged to monitor local traffic updates and seek alternate routes until the scene is fully cleared.
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