Mount Vernon, IL – Illinois State Police Troop 10 issued a traffic advisory Thursday after multiple crashes occurred on Interstate 57 northbound near the 89-mile marker in Jefferson County.
According to state police, troopers are currently handling several separate crashes that have led to significant traffic congestion. The incidents happened north of Mount Vernon, a key stretch connecting Southern Illinois to the Chicago corridor.
Officials say northbound traffic is backed up in the area, and delays are expected for an extended period while crews clear the roadway. Drivers traveling through Jefferson County are urged to use alternate routes if possible and to allow extra time for travel.
No details have been released yet on potential injuries or the number of vehicles involved. Tow services and emergency responders remain on scene.
Motorists can monitor the latest traffic updates through the Illinois Department of Transportation’s traveler information system or follow Illinois State Police Troop 10 on social media for real-time alerts.
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