Plainfield, IL – Drivers in Plainfield are being urged to find alternate routes this afternoon after a key roadway was shut down for emergency repairs.
According to the Plainfield Police Department, 119th Street from Route 59 to Wolf Road is currently closed due to downed power lines. The closure began Thursday and will remain in effect until crews can complete necessary repairs.
ComEd has dispatched teams to the scene to restore power and ensure the area is safe before reopening the road. Police did not provide an exact timeline for when the route will reopen but are asking motorists to avoid the area and plan ahead for potential detours.
The closure affects a busy commuter corridor that connects neighborhoods and businesses on Plainfield’s east side. Traffic may be heavier on parallel routes, including 127th Street and 135th Street, as drivers seek alternate ways around the area.
Officials said updates will be posted on the department’s Facebook page as restoration work continues.
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