Braidwood, IL – Drivers in Braidwood should expect heavy traffic Friday night near Reed-Custer High School following the conclusion of the home football game, authorities announced.
According to the Braidwood Emergency Services & Disaster Agency (E.S.D.A.), congestion is expected around 9:00 p.m. at the intersection of Main Street (Route 113) and Comet Drive. Officers will be on site directing traffic to assist vehicles leaving the school’s parking lots and traveling through the area.
Officials are urging drivers to use caution and allow extra time if traveling through Braidwood or exiting from the school campus. The advisory notes that delays could impact both local residents and those commuting along Route 113.
The agency emphasized that the traffic pattern will be temporary but noticeable, particularly as spectators depart Reed-Custer High School. Nearby intersections, including East Reed Street and Grove Street, may also see heavier congestion.
Drivers are encouraged to plan alternate routes if possible and remain patient during the brief traffic surge.
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