McHenry County, IL – Drivers in southern McHenry County are being advised to avoid a stretch of Mason Hill Road today after a traffic accident prompted an emergency closure in the Bull Valley area.
According to the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office, Mason Hill Road is closed at Country Club Road and South Valley Hill Road due to a traffic crash. Officials did not immediately release details on injuries or the number of vehicles involved, but deputies confirmed the closure is necessary while the scene is cleared and investigated.
The closure affects local traffic in Bull Valley, a community within McHenry County, located northwest of the Chicago metro area. Drivers traveling through the area should expect delays and are urged to use alternate routes until the roadway reopens.
Mason Hill Road is a commonly used connector for residents traveling between residential neighborhoods and nearby arterial roads. With the closure occurring during active daytime travel hours, congestion may spill onto surrounding local streets as drivers reroute.
Authorities have not provided an estimated time for reopening. Motorists are encouraged to monitor updates from the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office and allow extra travel time if commuting through Bull Valley or nearby parts of the county.
Residents who live near the closure area may also notice an increased law enforcement presence while deputies manage traffic and investigate the crash.
Anyone traveling through Bull Valley, McHenry County, or surrounding communities should remain cautious, reduce speed near detours, and watch for emergency vehicles.
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