Braidwood, IL – Drivers traveling through southern Will County should expect delays Friday after emergency officials reported several inches of standing water on Route 129 near Coal City Road.
According to the Braidwood Emergency Services and Disaster Agency (ESDA), the issue stems from overnight rainfall combined with ongoing road construction in the area. The standing water has accumulated at the curve just south of Coal City Road, affecting traffic between Coal City Road and Harbor Landing.
The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has been notified to place warning signage, though no estimated time of arrival has been provided. For now, the roadway remains open but partially flooded. Emergency units are stationed nearby to help slow traffic until proper warning signs can be installed.
Officials urge motorists to reduce speed and exercise caution when driving through the affected area. Visibility and traction may be limited, particularly during heavier rainfall.
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