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billwest5.bsky.social @billwest5.bsky.social · 38m

Chicago
OB Stevenson exit ramp to the IB Dan Ryan
Reported crash on the ramp. IDOT responding.
#Chicago #ChicagoScanner

billwest5.bsky.social @billwest5.bsky.social · 3h

Chicago
We have been informed that the exit ramp from the Ontario Feeder to the OB Kennedy has been reopened.
Also the OB Kennedy exit ramp to Wilson has been reopened.
#Chicago #ChicagoScanner

billwest5.bsky.social @billwest5.bsky.social · 3h

2 left lanes blocked. Two light poles down. Crews on scene.

billwest5.bsky.social @billwest5.bsky.social · 3h

Illinois
WB I-80 at La Grange Rd.
Rolled over semi-truck blocking. Crews arriving on scene.
#Illinois #ChicagoScanner

billwest5.bsky.social @billwest5.bsky.social · 3h

Illinois
WB I-80 at La Grange Rd.
Rolled over semi-truck blocking. Crews arriving on scene.
#Illinois #ChicagoScanner

billwest5.bsky.social @billwest5.bsky.social · 4h

Hazel Crest
Earlier crash at 171st and Park Ave. is still out there. Crews remain on scene conducting an investigation and clearing the intersection.
#Illinois #ChicagoScanner

billwest5.bsky.social @billwest5.bsky.social · 4h

Hi there
All sorts of activity today in the Traffic Command Center. Tech issues. Oh what fun.
Minimal delays out there this morning. Soon the roads will be filled with calm, peaceful, civil motorists making their way to work. HAH!
Welcome to Friday. Good morning #Chicago!

billwest5.bsky.social @billwest5.bsky.social · 1d

Minooka area
EB I-80 at Shepley Rd.
Roll over box truck reportedly carrying a load of 8,000 lbs. of toilet paper.
Right lane blocked. Crews on scene.
#Illinois #ChicagoScanner

billwest5.bsky.social @billwest5.bsky.social · 1d

Illinois
EB I-80 at Wolf Rd.
Traffic now getting by in the right lane. Two left lanes remain blocked due to this earlier crash.
#Illinois #ChicagoScanner

billwest5.bsky.social @billwest5.bsky.social · 1d

Homer Glen area
Cedar Rd. and Chicago Bloomington Trail
Crash. Crews responding.
#Illinois #ChicagoScanner

billwest5.bsky.social @billwest5.bsky.social · 1d

Several crews on scene. One car involved. SB Cicero blocked at Archer. This may be more than just a crash.

billwest5.bsky.social @billwest5.bsky.social · 1d

Chicago
Cicero Ave. and Archer Ave.
Crash. Possibly multi-vehicle. Crews on scene.
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billwest5.bsky.social @billwest5.bsky.social · 1d

Chicago
Cicero Ave. and Archer Ave.
Crash. Possibly multi-vehicle. Crews on scene.
#Chicago #ChicagoScanner

billwest5.bsky.social @billwest5.bsky.social · 1d

Illinois
EB I-80 jammed from I-355 to Wolf Rd. (Roughly a 3.5 mile delay). WB I-80 heavy from La Grange Rd. to Wolf Rd. with gapers.
All due to the crash on EB I-80 at Wolf Rd. still blocking all lanes.
#Illinois #ChicagoScanner

billwest5.bsky.social @billwest5.bsky.social · 1d

All lanes now blocked on EB I-80 at Wolf Rd.

billwest5.bsky.social @billwest5.bsky.social · 1d

Illinois
EB I-80 near Wolf Rd.
Car vs. deer crash. Then a 5 car crash as well. Multiple lane blockage. Crews responding.
#Illinois #ChicagoScanner

billwest5.bsky.social @billwest5.bsky.social · 1d

Illinois
OB Stevenson at 1st Ave.
Left lane still blocked with a crash. Crews on scene.
#Illinois #ChicagoScanner

billwest5.bsky.social @billwest5.bsky.social · 1d

Illinois
EB I-80 near Wolf Rd.
Car vs. deer crash. Then a 5 car crash as well. Multiple lane blockage. Crews responding.
#Illinois #ChicagoScanner

billwest5.bsky.social @billwest5.bsky.social · 1d

Oak Lawn
111th St. and Cicero Ave.
Crash. Crews on scene.
#Illinois #ChicagoScanner

billwest5.bsky.social @billwest5.bsky.social · 1d

Illinois
Crews appear to have found a car fire on SB I-57 on the shoulder near 159th St.
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billwest5.bsky.social @billwest5.bsky.social · 1d

Illinois
OB Stevenson at 1st Ave.
Crash blocking at least one lane. Crews responding.
#Illinois #ChicagoScanner

billwest5.bsky.social @billwest5.bsky.social · 1d

Hi there!
We have crashes, stalls, traffic stops, a car chase where the suspect vehicle hit 117 mph on the IB Eisenhower. We have intrigue, a mysterious pregnancy, an evil twin, & tawdry affairs. Welcome to As The Traffic Turns. Also welcome to Thursday. Good morning #Chicago!

billwest5.bsky.social @billwest5.bsky.social · 1d

Illinois
SB Rte. 394 at Steger Rd.
Reported crash. Crews responding.
#Illinois #ChicagoScanner

billwest5.bsky.social @billwest5.bsky.social · 1d

Illinois
EB I-80 at Briggs St.
Crash blocking at least one lane. Police on scene.
#Illinois #ChicagoScanner

billwest5.bsky.social @billwest5.bsky.social · 1d

Illinois
WB I-80 approaching Parker Rd.
Crash involving a car and a semi-truck.
Car rolled over into the grass. Driver of the car and semi-truck driver out of their vehicles and they are fighting.
Multiple lane blockage.
#Illinois #ChicagoScanner

billwest5.bsky.social @billwest5.bsky.social · 1d

Chicago
Anyone traveling by CTA train in the Loop this weekend (10/25 and 10/26) you NEED to pay attention to this information about major track work affecting elevated Loop CTA service from 4 am Saturday (10/25) until 2 am Monday (10/27). bit.ly/4ofKcrG #ChicagoScanner

Weekend Track Work Will Require a Line-Cut Affecting All Loop Elevated Rail Lines

This weekend, CTA crews will be replacing critical track switching equipment at the Tower 18 junction, which will require the temporary suspension of Loop Elevated rail service along the Brown, Green,...

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billwest5.bsky.social @billwest5.bsky.social · 2d

Park Ridge
Touhy Ave. is reportedly closed between Washington Ave. and Elmore St. due to a multi-vehicle crash.
Several crews on scene.
#Illinois #ChicagoScanner

billwest5.bsky.social @billwest5.bsky.social · 2d

Chicago
BNSF passengers should expect extensive delays and cancellations due to the earlier problem involving a truck hitting a bridge at Kedzie and 21st St.
#Chicago #BNSF #Metra #ChicagoScanner