Lake County, IL – Drivers in central Lake County faced major traffic disruptions Thursday after police shut down Route 120 between Route 134 (Main Street) and Porter Drive in Hainesville for an active crash investigation.
According to the Village of Grayslake Police Department, the closure affects both directions of Route 120, and motorists are being asked to avoid the area and find alternate routes while officers investigate the scene.
No timeline has been given for when the road will reopen, and authorities have not released details about injuries or how many vehicles were involved. The closure impacts commuters traveling between Grayslake, Hainesville, and Round Lake, a heavily traveled section of Route 120 used by morning and evening drivers.
Drivers heading east or west through Hainesville are advised to plan extra travel time and monitor local updates from the Grayslake Police Department for reopening information.
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
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