Oswego, IL – Drivers in Oswego are being urged to avoid Route 34 near Douglas Road today after a crash prompted a police response, causing traffic disruptions along one of the village’s busiest corridors.
According to the Village of Oswego Police Department, officers were on the scene of a crash at the intersection of Route 34 and Douglas Road and asked motorists to avoid the area if possible. The alert was issued via the department’s official social media channels as traffic began to back up near the intersection.
Police have not yet released details on how many vehicles were involved or whether injuries were reported. Authorities said updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
Route 34 is a major east-west roadway through Kendall County and is heavily traveled by commuters heading toward Aurora and surrounding suburbs. Even short-term closures or lane restrictions in this area can quickly lead to delays during peak travel hours.
Motorists traveling through Oswego are encouraged to seek alternate routes, including local roads north or south of Route 34, and to allow extra time for travel. Drivers are also reminded to slow down near emergency scenes and follow all posted traffic controls.
As of this report, it remains unclear whether lanes are fully blocked or if traffic is moving through the intersection under police direction.
This is a developing situation.
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