Two trailers detached from a semi-truck that struck a concrete barrier on I-80 in the south suburbs of Chicago, prompting a complete shutdown of westbound lanes for several hours on Friday.
Around 11:30 a.m., a semi-truck driver struck the concrete barrier dividing westbound and eastbound traffic on I-80 near La Grange Road in Mokena, according to Illinois State Police. Both of the two trailers the semi was pulling detached in the crash.
No one was injured, but the emergency response and clean up prompted authorities to block all westbound lanes and divert traffic off onto La Grange Road.
Aerial video captured by NBC Sky 5 showed the two trailers detached from the semi and leaning against the barrier as officials continued to work.
All lanes remained closed as of 1:40 p.m., and traffic was majorly backed up, video showed.
“It is uncertain when it will be re-opened. Please use alternative routes in the interim,” Mokena police said in a social media post.
www.facebook.com/MokenaPD/posts/pfbid032SXby8HWrztogU4Bx1vYaRN9dZrXguQpQu2VezbxEpboqCDxjDimKCg3GM1eSTLolHence then, the article about westbound i 80 shut down in south suburbs after trailers detach from semi in crash was published today ( ) and is available on NBC Chicago ( Middle East ) The editorial team at PressBee has edited and verified it, and it may have been modified, fully republished, or quoted. You can read and follow the updates of this news or article from its original source.
Read More Details
Finally We wish PressBee provided you with enough information of ( Westbound I-80 shut down in south suburbs after trailers detach from semi in crash )
Also on site :
- Before U2 Became Famous, Bono and The Edge Had Very Different Stage Names and Monty Python Was Involved
- 1966 Rolling Stones Song, Written on a Piano, Was Called the ‘Ultimate Freakout’ by Mick Jagger
- Psychologists Say This 2-Word Reply Makes You Sound Instantly More Polished (Hint: It’s Not ‘No Problem’)