Wreck on I – 57 Northbound near the I – 24 split

The Illinois State Police sent in the following traffic accident alert at 4:43 p.m., Thursday, July 13.

“All I-57 Northbound lanes are currently closed at milepost 44 ( just south of I-24) due to a crash involving three truck tractor / semi trailers.  It is anticipated that I-57 northbound will be closed for a significant amount of time for recovery and cleanup.  Northbound I-57 traffic is currently being diverted off of the interstate at Exit 30 (IL. Rt. 146). People traveling northbound on I-57 should use caution and seek an alternate route.

Updates will be provided as they are available.”

This subsequent update was sent in by the ISP at 5:04 p.m.

“Northbound I-57 traffic is now being diverted off the interstate at Exit 40.  Recovery crews are working to open one northbound lane just south of the I-24 split.”