Lockport, IL – A section of Route 53 in Lockport is closed this morning as police investigate a crash, according to the Lockport Police Department. The closure affects the stretch between Renwick Road and Division Street.
According to authorities, the roadway will remain shut down while officers conduct an on-scene investigation. Motorists are being asked to avoid the area and expect delays throughout the morning commute. Police noted that alternate routes, including the 9th Street bridge and State Street, may experience heavier-than-normal traffic as a result.
No details about the crash or any injuries have been released at this time. Crews are on site managing traffic and directing drivers to detours. Commuters are advised to allow extra travel time and to check for updates from local authorities before heading out.
This is a developing story, and updates will be provided as new information becomes available.
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