Omer Osman Secretary of Transportation | Official website
Omer Osman Secretary of Transportation | Official website
The Illinois State Police and the Illinois Department of Transportation have announced the closure of Interstate 55 between milepost 63 and milepost 82. The decision comes as a precautionary measure due to extreme winds leading to low visibility and hazardous driving conditions.
Currently, there have been no reported crashes on this section of the highway today. However, authorities emphasize that the closure is necessary for public safety until wind conditions improve.
"Out of an abundance of caution, the Illinois State Police and the Illinois Department of Transportation are closing Interstate 55 (I-55) between milepost 63 and milepost 82 due to extreme winds creating low visibility and dangerous driving conditions," reads a statement from officials.
The road will remain closed until it is deemed safe for drivers.
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