New Lenox, IL – Illinois State Police Troop 3 has issued a traffic advisory following a roadway incident on Interstate 80 eastbound west of Gougar Road Wednesday morning.
According to Illinois State Police, all eastbound lanes of I-80 are currently closed at Briggs Street as troopers respond to the scene. The closure is causing significant delays through the New Lenox and Joliet areas, with traffic backing up along detour routes.
Authorities have not yet released details on the cause of the incident or when lanes are expected to reopen. Drivers traveling eastbound on I-80 are urged to seek alternate routes, including Route 30 or Interstate 355, to avoid the affected area.
Traffic updates will be provided as they become available. Motorists should use caution, allow extra travel time, and follow directions from law enforcement and roadway signs.
This closure impacts one of Will County’s busiest commuter corridors, connecting the I-355 interchange to Joliet and points east toward Chicago.
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