Chebanse, IL – Drivers traveling through Iroquois County should expect major delays today after a semi-truck fire shut down all southbound lanes of Interstate 57 near Chebanse, according to the Illinois State Police.
Troopers from District 5 responded to the blaze near milepost 300, just south of the Chebanse exit. Authorities said I-57 southbound lanes are fully closed and traffic is being rerouted off the interstate at the Chebanse exit until the area can be cleared.
According to officials, crews are working to remove the damaged truck and debris from the roadway. The Illinois State Police warned that closures are expected to last several hours and advised motorists to use alternate routes if possible.
The Gilman Fire Department and other local emergency responders are assisting at the scene. No injuries have been reported as of early Monday afternoon, but drivers in the area should anticipate slowdowns and heavy congestion on detour routes.
Motorists traveling between Kankakee and Gilman are encouraged to monitor ISP social media pages and local traffic alerts for updates on when the interstate will reopen.
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