LaSalle, IL – Drivers in LaSalle should expect short but repeated traffic delays today as police assist with the movement of an oversized permitted load traveling through the city.
According to the LaSalle Police Department, crews are escorting the load through several key intersections, requiring temporary road closures to keep motorists, workers, and nearby property safe during the move. Police said these brief closures may shift throughout the day as the convoy progresses.
The current impacts are centered on 3rd Street and Bucklin Street, where closures have already begun. The next stage of the move will affect 3rd Street and Joliet Street, with officers temporarily blocking traffic as the route is cleared.
Police said the oversized load will continue north on Illinois 351 before turning west onto Raccuglia Drive and entering the city limits of Peru. Additional short-term closures may occur along this stretch as the load transitions between jurisdictions.
Officials emphasized that these closures are not long-term and will reopen as soon as crews safely reposition. The department thanked residents and commuters for their patience, noting that coordination between agencies is essential to ensure a safe escort through the region’s narrow intersections and high-traffic corridors.
Motorists traveling near downtown LaSalle or approaching Illinois 351 are encouraged to allow extra travel time, consider alternate routes, and follow officer instructions at all intersections where rolling closures are taking place.
Drivers who witnessed delays this morning or who live along the impacted roads are invited to share how the closures affected their commute.
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