Kankakee, IL – Emergency responders are on the scene Tuesday evening following multiple vehicle accidents on Interstate 57 northbound near the 311-mile marker in Kankakee County.
According to local reports from community sources, the crashes occurred shortly before 6:40 p.m. CST near E Court Street (Illinois Route 17). The area is just south of downtown Kankakee and remains active as crews clear damaged vehicles from the roadway.
Motorists traveling northbound on I-57 are advised to use caution and expect significant delays while emergency personnel work the scene. No injuries have been officially confirmed at this time, and authorities have not released an estimated reopening time for all lanes.
Traffic in the area is being rerouted, and drivers are encouraged to use alternate routes, including Route 45/52 or Route 50, to bypass congestion.
The Kankakee County Sheriff’s Office has been notified and is assisting with traffic management.
Updates are expected as additional information becomes available from state or county officials.
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