Knox County, IL – A major traffic disruption is underway in Knox County after an oversize load became disabled on U.S. Route 150, forcing a complete shutdown of the highway in both directions at County Road 1900 E.
According to the Illinois State Police, the closure began Friday morning and could last between 24 and 72 hours as crews work to remove the vehicle and restore safe passage. The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is currently on-site managing traffic control and establishing an emergency detour route to redirect drivers around the scene.
Motorists traveling through the area are urged to avoid U.S. Route 150 and seek alternate routes as delays are expected throughout the weekend. Officials have not provided an exact reopening time but encourage drivers to monitor official IDOT and Illinois State Police social media pages for updates.
No injuries have been reported, and authorities are focusing on safely removing the disabled load without causing further damage or traffic hazards.
This closure affects local travel between Galesburg and nearby communities, potentially impacting commuters and transport routes across west-central Illinois.
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