Lombard, Illinois – A crash closed one direction of Illinois Route 53 in Lombard, disrupting traffic near Harrison Road.
According to the Village of Lombard Municipal Government, the roadway is closed in one direction between Harrison Road and Parkview Avenue as Lombard Police and Fire Department crews respond to a reported vehicle crash.
Officials issued the traffic alert shortly before the announcement was posted on the village’s official social media channels. Authorities have not yet released details about how many vehicles were involved or whether any injuries were reported.
Drivers are being asked to avoid the area and use alternate routes while emergency responders work at the scene. The closure affects a frequently traveled section of IL Route 53 that connects residential neighborhoods with nearby commercial corridors and regional roadways.
Traffic backups are possible as vehicles are redirected around the affected stretch of roadway. Local officials said an update will be shared once the roadway is reopened.
IL Route 53 serves as a key north–south route through Lombard and surrounding DuPage County communities, meaning even a single-direction closure can slow afternoon and evening travel through the area.
For commuters, delivery drivers, and students traveling through Lombard, officials recommend planning extra travel time and checking local traffic updates before heading toward the corridor.
Authorities have not announced a timeline for when the affected direction of IL Route 53 will reopen.
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