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Traffic producer, reporter, and broadcaster. Love Doctor Who, sci-fi, mysteries, crossword puzzles, and heavy metal music. Keeping all of Chicago and the surrounding suburbs informed about traffic issues that affect their daily commutes.

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billwest5.bsky.social @billwest5.bsky.social · 12h

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 · 13h

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 · 14h

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

billwest5.bsky.social @billwest5.bsky.social · 14h

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 · 14h

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

billwest5.bsky.social @billwest5.bsky.social · 14h

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

billwest5.bsky.social @billwest5.bsky.social · 14h

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 · 14h

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

billwest5.bsky.social @billwest5.bsky.social · 15h

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 · 14h

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

billwest5.bsky.social @billwest5.bsky.social · 15h

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 · 15h

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

billwest5.bsky.social @billwest5.bsky.social · 15h

Illinois
Crews appear to have found a car fire on SB I-57 on the shoulder near 159th St.
#Illinois #ChicagoScanner

billwest5.bsky.social @billwest5.bsky.social · 15h

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

billwest5.bsky.social @billwest5.bsky.social · 16h

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 · 16h

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

billwest5.bsky.social @billwest5.bsky.social · 16h

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

billwest5.bsky.social @billwest5.bsky.social · 16h

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 · 17h

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 · 1d

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 · 1d

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

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

Chicago
SB I-57 past Halsted
Rolled over box truck blocking two lanes
#Chicago #ChicagoScanner

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

Chicago
BNSF trains back on the move but with extensive delays.
The truck is still stuck at Kedzie and 21st St.
The bridge, however, has been deemed safe to travel across.
#Chicago #Metra #BNSF #ChicagoScanner

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

Chicago
Major problem for BNSF Metra riders.
A truck is stuck under a bridge at Kedzie and 21st St. along the BNSF route into the city.
Metra trains are now stopped because of this problem.
#Chicago #Metra #BNSF #ChicagoScanner

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

Chicago
Reported crash at Kedzie and 21st. Crews responding.
#Chicago #ChicagoScanner

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

Hi there!
No major delays on the roads.
Possibly some overnight roadwork may still be in place.
A little nippy outside this morning. Dress warm. Wash behind your ears. You know the drill.
Welcome to Wednesday. Good morning #Chicago!

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

Chicago
OB Eisenhower near Austin
Reported vehicle fire. Crews responding.
#Chicago #ChicagoScanner