Plainfield, IL – Commuters in Plainfield are facing traffic delays today after a wide-load semi trailer became disabled at the busy intersection of Route 59 and 119th Street, according to the Plainfield Police Department.
Authorities said the incident occurred Tuesday morning, blocking parts of the intersection and causing significant congestion in the area. Drivers are being advised to seek alternate routes until the trailer can be moved.
According to police, crews are currently working to relocate the disabled trailer, but there is no estimated time for when the intersection will fully reopen. The department issued the alert through social media, urging patience and caution for drivers navigating nearby routes.
Route 59 is a key commuter corridor through Plainfield and into the Joliet area, often seeing heavy traffic during morning and afternoon rush hours. Drivers are encouraged to use side streets or detour via Caton Farm Road or other nearby routes until the intersection clears.
Updates will be provided by the Plainfield Police Department once the scene is cleared and normal traffic flow resumes.
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