DuPage County, IL – A semi-truck crash early Tuesday morning caused a major shutdown of the northbound lanes of Interstate 55, creating a traffic backup stretching at least 12 miles.
According to Illinois State Police, the crash occurred around 6:07 a.m. near County Line Road on the Stevenson Expressway. The semi was the only vehicle involved in the incident, and the driver was taken to a nearby hospital with injuries. Details on the extent of those injuries have not been released.
Debris was scattered across multiple lanes, and the semi appeared to have rolled over, blocking the road entirely.
By 7 a.m., traffic had already backed up significantly, impacting morning commuters across the southwest suburbs. Authorities have not yet provided an estimated time for when the lanes will reopen.
Motorists traveling northbound on I-55 are advised to seek alternate routes and expect extended delays throughout the day as cleanup efforts continue.
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