I-5 Illinois Archived  Accidents

Illinois Interstate 5 Accident Archive Database

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• 15 hours ago

  IDOT_Illinois

  A reminder that I-255 is closed in both directions between Illinois 157 to Illinois 15. A detour will direct drivers to I-55 and I-64. The project will rehabilitate and resurface 3.5 miles until late July. We're bringing you a faster, cheaper, and safer I-255! https://t.co/yddafp3Wmt

• 1 day ago

  IDOT_Illinois

  Located just north of Springfield on I-55, the historic Rail Splitter rest areas are getting a major upgrade. Expect bigger bathrooms, more truck parking, EV charging stations, and more. Set to reopen in 2026 while preserving the 1963 original design. https://t.co/msn9mhOQvL https://t.co/0HHgjJnvMl

• 2 days ago

  IDOT_Illinois

  CURRENT CONDITIONS: Northbound I-255 at I-55/70 in Madison County. A slow-moving system will bring snow to southern Illinois, ending by mid-morning. Expect slippery roads, so please take it slow and allow extra travel time. Check road conditions at https://t.co/gB7JR5c0VB! https://t.co/eZlB8e1zmj

• 3 days ago

  TotalTrafficCHI

  Accident. Right lane blocked in #I-57 on I-57 SB past I-80 (S), solid traffic back to 167th St #CHITraffic https://t.co/GCesNZoWap

• 5 days ago

  TotalTrafficCHI

  Accident. Three lanes blocked in #I-57 on I-57 Outbound before Sibley Blvd, solid traffic back to Dixie Hwy #CHITraffic https://t.co/GCesNZoWap

• 5 days ago

  TotalTrafficCHI

  Exit ramp closed due to accident in #I-57 on I-57 Outbound off-ramp to Sibley Blvd #CHITraffic https://t.co/GCesNZoWap

• 5 days ago

  TotalTrafficCHI

  Accident. Three lanes blocked in #I-57 on I-57 Outbound at Sibley Blvd, solid traffic back to Dixie Hwy #CHITraffic https://t.co/GCesNZoWap

• 5 days ago

  IDOT_Illinois

  CURRENT CONDITIONS NORTHBOUND I-57: Periods of light snow will continue across the state this morning. Expect slippery travel as ice/snow covered roads are possible in some areas. Take it slow, increase your following distance, and give yourself extra travel time. 🧵 https://t.co/dlPDlzEj5n

• 1 week ago

  IDOT_Illinois

  NEW UPDATE: The left lane on southbound I-55 is now open. The right lane and ramp remain closed. https://t.co/hIX0V7TKE5

• 1 week ago

  IDOT_Illinois

  Heads up! Southbound I-55 at mile marker 98 is closed due to an overturned truck-tractor semi-trailer. The entrance ramp to southbound I-55 from westbound I-72/Clear Lake has been closed. Expect delays for several hours. A detour is in place at Exit 98B. https://t.co/nqfY6GHMnd

• 1 week ago

  TotalTrafficCHI

  Accident. Two left lanes blocked in #DanRyanExpyLanes on Dan Ryan (I-90/94) Expy Lanes Inbound approaching 35th St and Stevenson Expy (I-55), solid traffic back to 47th St #CHITraffic https://t.co/GCesNZoWap

• 1 week ago

  IDOT_Illinois

  CURRENT CONDITIONS I-57 at US 136 near Champaign (5:45 p.m): The winter storm will continue to impact parts of central and northern Illinois tonight. Expect slippery travel conditions during this evening’s commute. 🧵 https://t.co/OC3BIfB7ND

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