Monee, IL – Drivers in eastern Will County are being asked to avoid Monee-Manhattan Road today after a semi-truck crashed and slid off the roadway just west of Interstate 57, causing significant traffic delays in the area.
According to the Monee Fire Protection District, crews responded late Wednesday morning to a jackknifed semi hauling an Amazon trailer that left the roadway during snowy and slick conditions. Fire officials reported no injuries, but recovery operations are expected to take “the next couple hours,” prompting an immediate travel advisory for local commuters.
The crash occurred along a narrow and heavily traveled stretch of Monee-Manhattan Road, a key connector between Monee, University Park, and rural eastern Will County. Photos released by the fire department show the semi’s cab down an embankment while its trailer blocked part of the roadway. Emergency personnel and tow crews remained on scene as of the latest update.
Authorities did not immediately release the cause of the crash, but slick pavement and winter conditions were reported across the region this morning. Drivers heading toward I-57, especially those commuting from Monee or Peotone, should expect delays and use alternate routes until the roadway fully reopens.
The fire department emphasized that while the roadway is not completely closed, congestion and lane restrictions will create slowdowns until the semi is safely removed.
Residents or commuters who witnessed the incident are encouraged to comment with what they saw or share how the detour affected their drive.
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