Romeoville, IL – A crash involving a jackknifed semitruck has shut down two northbound lanes on Interstate 55 near Airport Road and Lockport Street, causing significant delays for Wednesday morning commuters.
According to the Illinois State Police Troop 3, troopers are on scene at milepost 259, investigating the incident and assisting with traffic control. The left two lanes are currently blocked as crews work to clear the damaged vehicle from the roadway.
Motorists traveling northbound on I-55 through the Romeoville and Plainfield corridor are being urged to slow down and move over for emergency responders. Traffic backups are already reported in the area, and delays are expected to extend through the late morning hours.
Authorities have not reported any injuries as of this update, but drivers are encouraged to seek alternate routes or allow for extra travel time while the cleanup continues.
This crash marks another traffic slowdown along one of Illinois’ busiest commuter routes, especially during peak travel periods.
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