South Chicago Heights, IL – A water main break early Saturday morning prompted emergency lane closures along a busy stretch of Sauk Trail in South Chicago Heights, affecting both traffic and local water access.
According to the South Chicago Heights Fire Department, the incident occurred around 8 a.m. near Sauk Trail between Miller Avenue and Fairview Avenue. Water service was immediately shut off to limit further loss and damage, with repairs expected to keep water off for 6 to 8 hours.
The outage currently impacts businesses and residents along Sauk Trail between Chicago Road and Enterprise Park Avenue. Crews are awaiting J.U.L.I.E. (Joint Utility Locating Information for Excavators) to arrive before beginning repair work on the underground lines.
In addition to the water disruption, lane closures are in effect. Sauk Trail is reduced to a single lane in each direction between Enterprise Park Avenue and Miller Avenue. The Fire Department is urging drivers to slow down and use caution in the area.
Officials have not provided an estimated completion time for the road work but are asking for the public’s patience during the emergency response.
Mayor Matthews and the Board of Trustees expressed appreciation for residents’ understanding as crews work to resolve the issue.
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