Plainfield, IL – Drivers in Plainfield are being urged to avoid Ridge Road today as police investigate a traffic crash that has forced a full road closure, impacting local travel and commuter routes.
According to the Plainfield Police Department, officers and the Plainfield Fire Department are actively investigating a crash on Ridge Road, which is currently shut down between Route 126 and 143rd Street. The closure was announced just minutes ago, and officials say motorists should seek alternate routes until further notice.
The affected stretch of Ridge Road is a heavily traveled corridor connecting residential neighborhoods with major east–west routes in Will County, particularly during morning and afternoon commute hours. Drivers traveling through Plainfield, near the southwest suburbs of the Chicago metro area, should expect delays and increased congestion on surrounding roads.
Authorities have not yet released details on the number of vehicles involved or whether any injuries were reported. The closure remains in place while investigators work the scene and ensure the roadway is safe for reopening.
Police have not provided an estimated time for when Ridge Road will reopen. Updates are expected as the investigation continues.
Motorists are advised to use Route 126, 143rd Street, or other nearby arterial roads as detours. Drivers should also allow extra travel time and remain alert for changing traffic patterns in the area.
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