Kankakee County, Illinois – A police incident near Interstate 57 Exit 308 is diverting southbound traffic Saturday afternoon.
According to the Kankakee County Sheriff’s Office, emergency personnel responded around 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, to an incident on South Route 45/52 near the I-57 (Exit 308) interchange in front of Love’s Truck Stop.
Authorities advised drivers to avoid the area if possible as southbound traffic is being diverted. The nature of the incident has not yet been publicly detailed.
The location is a heavily traveled junction connecting local traffic to Interstate 57, a primary north-south corridor through the region. Delays may impact motorists traveling between Kankakee and surrounding communities, particularly those using Exit 308 for fuel, food, or highway access.
No information about injuries or road reopening timelines has been released. The sheriff’s office said emergency crews remain on scene.
Motorists are encouraged to seek alternate routes and monitor official updates for further developments.
The diversion may be especially disruptive for weekend travelers and young drivers commuting through the interstate corridor.
This remains an active situation, and updates are expected as more information becomes available.
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