Galesburg, IL – Drivers across Knox County are facing significant delays Wednesday after a crash shut down a portion of US Highway 34, according to the Knox County Sheriff’s Office. The closure is affecting the 2200 block of the highway, with slick road conditions expected to worsen through the afternoon.
According to the Knox County Sheriff’s Office, deputies and emergency personnel are on scene managing the shutdown and directing drivers away from the area. The department reported that the roadway is completely closed in the affected stretch and warned that additional closures or extended delays are possible if conditions continue to deteriorate.
Officials said the road surface has become increasingly slick, creating hazardous travel conditions for anyone driving through central Knox County and the Galesburg region. No details have been released about the number of vehicles involved in the crash or whether any injuries occurred.
Drivers are urged to use extreme caution if they must travel in the area. Authorities recommend seeking alternate routes and allowing extra travel time, as the closure is impacting traffic flow between Galesburg, Wataga, Oneida, and surrounding rural areas. Commuters heading toward the Peoria and Quad Cities corridors may also see secondary delays as traffic disperses onto smaller roads.
Deputies plan to release further details as updates become available. The sheriff’s office advised residents to monitor official alerts throughout the afternoon as weather-related conditions may continue to affect roadway safety.
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