Heavy rains and flash flooding have caused an interstate highway to shutter for a portion of the Fourth of July weekend.
According to Illinois State Police, the Bishop Ford Freeway remains closed in both directions after several inches of rain fell in a short period of time on Saturday afternoon.
According to authorities, rainwater collected near the Steel Bridge in the area around Beaubien Woods, forcing cars off the freeway in multiple directions.
Police say traffic is being diverted out of the inbound lanes at Sibley West, while outbound lanes are being diverted off at 130th Street.
Videos from the scene show cars driving through deep water on Saturday afternoon during the rains, which caused flash flood warning across the Chicago area.
No injuries were reported, and no timetable has been given for the highway to reopen.
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