Joliet, IL – A serious crash shut down all lanes of traffic at Caton Farm Road and Ridge Road in Joliet this morning, causing major disruptions for drivers in the area.
According to the Joliet Police Department, officers responded shortly after 10 a.m. today to investigate a crash that forced a full road closure at the busy intersection. Authorities have not released details on the number of vehicles involved or whether there were injuries, but they confirmed the incident is being treated as a major crash.
Motorists are urged to avoid the area and plan alternate routes while police continue their investigation. The closure is impacting traffic flow in a heavily traveled part of the city, and delays are expected throughout the late morning.
Police said the roads will remain closed until the scene is cleared and further details are released. No estimated reopening time has been provided as of late morning. Drivers traveling between Crest Hill, Plainfield, and Joliet are encouraged to seek alternate corridors such as Theodore Street, Black Road, or Route 59 to bypass the area.
The Joliet Police Department stated additional updates will be provided as soon as new information becomes available.
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