Kankakee County, IL – Drivers traveling through Kankakee County are being urged to slow down and use caution this afternoon following a multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 57.
According to the Kankakee County Sheriff’s Office, emergency personnel are currently on scene of a multi-vehicle accident on Interstate 57 northbound lanes near mile marker 323, just north of the Manteno exit. The crash was reported shortly before the alert was issued, and traffic impacts are ongoing.
Authorities have not yet released details on the number of vehicles involved or whether injuries have been reported. However, the presence of multiple emergency units suggests a significant response, and motorists should expect potential lane restrictions, slow-moving traffic, or temporary delays in the area.
The affected stretch of roadway is a key travel corridor for commuters and long-distance drivers moving between Kankakee County, the Manteno area, and the south suburban Chicago region, increasing the likelihood of backups during peak travel hours.
Drivers heading northbound on I-57 are advised to reduce speed, follow posted instructions from law enforcement, and consider alternate routes if possible until the scene is cleared. Officials have not provided an estimated time for when traffic will return to normal.
This is a developing situation. Additional information, including lane closures or crash details, will be released as it becomes available.
📍 Location: Interstate 57 Northbound
📍 Near: Mile Marker 323, Manteno Exit
📍 County: Kankakee County
📍 Nearest Metro: Chicago South Suburbs
📍 State: Illinois
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