Traffic & Transit
Injuries Reported From Multi-Car Crash On I-80 Near New Lenox: Police
A temperature drop to freezing Monday is causing issues along the highway and across the area, according to the National Weather Service.
NEW LENOX, IL — A multi-vehicle crash has resulted in injuries and has closed the westbound lanes of Interstate-80 near New Lenox Monday morning, according to the Illinois State Police. The accident occurred at around 5:30 a.m.
Snow showers overnight and a drop to freezing temperatures is causing icy conditions along the highway. The National Weather Service said a drop in temperatures to freezing along and north of I-80 is resulting in slick spots on bridges and overpasses due to snow showers.
WJOL is reporting up to 10 cars have been involved in crashes along I-80 between Francis Road and Route 30. Currently, I-80 WB between US-30 and Gougar Road is closed with traffic backed up to the Veterans Memorial Tollway (I-355). There are also two crashes along southbound La Grange Road south of I-80.
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Heads up! It has dropped to freezing in many locations along & north of I-80 as of 6 A.M., which will likely result in some slick spots on bridges & overpasses given the snow showers. Allow extra travel time. Also ensure to bundle up after the recent warm days. #ILwx #INwx pic.twitter.com/0RTv9TKD5p
— NWS Chicago (@NWSChicago) April 17, 2023
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