Early morning commuters on I-55 faced delays following a collision that occurred in the southbound lanes, just past I-355 in Bolingbrook, as reported by WGN-TV. The incident led to traffic backups while crews worked diligently to reopen the roadway. By 7 a.m., the southbound lanes had been fully blocked, but they were cleared and reopened by 11 a.m.
The crash, which involved two vehicles, resulted in two individuals being injured, according to FOX 32 Chicago. The accident took place around 5:15 a.m. near Joliet Road in Bolingbrook. The injured parties were transported to a local hospital following the collision. The extent of their injuries, however, remains unspecified.
Illinois State Police has yet to release details on how the crash unfolded. The investigation into the cause of the accident continues, and, as of now, no further information has been provided about the circumstances leading up to the crash.
As the situation on I-55 settled, local commuters were advised to seek alternate routes to avoid the area of the crash. Traffic conditions have since returned to normal following the reopening of the lanes. The impact of the accident on the flow of the morning commute was notable, but was managed effectively by responding crews and law enforcement.
