Current Illinois Traffic Conditions
Live Reports from the DOT's Twitter
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4 days ago
I_90_TollwayI-90 Westbound - VEHICLE FIRE - at Newburg Rd - MP 17.0 - ALL LANES OPEN
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4 days ago
I_90_TollwayI-90 Westbound - VEHICLE FIRE - at Newburg Rd - MP 17.0 - 2 right lanes blocked of 3
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I_90_TollwayI-90 Westbound - VEHICLE FIRE - at Newburg Rd - MP 17.0 - 1 right lane blocked of 2
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IDOT_IllinoisPlan ahead, Washington County! Beginning at 6:30 a.m. Monday, June 29, lane closures will occur on eastbound I-64, two miles east of the Nashville/IL 127 exit, for bridge repairs. All lanes are expected to reopen by 3 p.m. Thursday, July 2. https://t.co/WBcKNiK939
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IDOT_IllinoisRebuilding Metro East: 23 major projects represent a total investment of nearly $960 million. Fueled by @GovPritzker's #RebuildIllinois program, 13 projects are scheduled to be completed in 2026 and the remaining 10 are anticipated to be completed from 2027 through 2028. https://t.co/uPHBrlRaNz
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IDOT_IllinoisFor more information and highlights of other projects happening throughout the state, visit https://t.co/VSrUJuyjon.
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IDOT_IllinoisA detour will direct eastbound traffic to North Avenue (Illinois 64), Clybourn Avenue, Division Street, and LaSalle Drive. Ohio Street will reopen by 5 a.m. on Monday, June 29. https://t.co/UJqzX3V9xF
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IDOT_IllinoisChicago weekend travel alert: Starting at 11 p.m. Friday, June 26, Ohio Street will close between the Kennedy (I-90/94) and Orleans Street for pavement work on the Ontario and Ohio Street ramps to the elevated bridges. This is the second of three planned weekend closures. https://t.co/5EMy1QUmxi
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IDOT_IllinoisRT @IDOTDistrict4: Major traffic pattern changes are set for July 1 for closure of the westbound McClugage Bridge. Westbound traffic will u…
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I_90_TollwayI-90 Eastbound - CRASH - East of Busse Rd - MP 72.5 - ALL LANES OPEN
DOT Accident and Construction Reports
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TYPE: Miscellaneous
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TYPE: Accident Moderate
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TYPE: Miscellaneous Moderate
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TYPE: Miscellaneous Moderate
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TYPE: Miscellaneous Moderate
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TYPE: Miscellaneous Moderate
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TYPE: Accident Moderate
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Road Closed
Ramp closed to I-57 Southbound - Closed.TYPE: Miscellaneous Moderate
IL News Reports
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Truck Trailer Fire Closes Northbound I-57 in Union County for Several Hours
- Illinois
- Northbound
- source: Bing
- 9 views
- Jun 30, 2026 07:50am
A truck trailer fire temporarily shut down northbound traffic on Interstate 57 in Union County early Tuesday morning. Read More
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- source: Bing
- 11 views
- Jun 30, 2026 06:54am
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The temporary restrictions are for additional pavement marking installation, with drivers encouraged to expect delays and consider alternate routes. Read More
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Patch AM: Pedestrian struck, killed amid four-car crash near Orland Mall: Police
- Illinois
- Near Accident
- source: Bing
- 2 views
- Jun 29, 2026 11:49pm
Also, don't miss Palos Heights Independence Day Celebration And Fireworks on the Orland Park Patch calendar ... Read More
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Three ramps at I-57 / 74 interchange closing amidst final stages of reconstruction
- Illinois
- Champaign
- I-74
- source: Bing
- 12 views
- Jun 29, 2026 3:16pm
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The reconstruction of the Interstate 57 / 74 interchange is in its final stages, but ramp closures are still taking place as construction crews finish the years-long project. The Illinois Department of ... Read More
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Oak Lawn woman killed in deadly I-57 crash, IDOT worker injured
- Illinois
- Near Accident
- source: Bing
- 5 views
- Jun 29, 2026 10:06am
A passenger vehicle and IDOT SUV had pulled over to the shoulder of I-57 when both were struck by another vehicle, ISP said. Read More
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2 Illinois men killed in crash near White Pigeon
- Illinois
- Near Accident
- source: Bing
- 8 views
- Jun 29, 2026 08:19am
Two men from Illinois were killed in a crash south of White Pigeon over the weekend, deputies say. Read More
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More than a dozen highway projects planned in St. Clair County through 2028
- Illinois
- Fairview Heights
- I-64
- source: Bing
- 12 views
- Jun 29, 2026 02:00am
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Projects include additional lanes along I-64 in O'Fallon and a nine-day closure on the interstate in Fairview Heights later this summer. Read More
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Deadly I-57 crash leaves IDOT worker hospitalized, impacts traffic in Blue Island: ISP
- Illinois
- Calumet Park
- I-57
- source: Bing
- 13 views
- Jun 28, 2026 09:42am
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A deadly south suburban crash involving an Illinois Department of Transportation vehicle impacted Interstate 57 traffic on Saturday morning, Illinois State Police said. Read More
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Tornadoes and flash flooding tore across central Illinois, closing roads and damaging towns
- Illinois
- Effingham
- I-70
- source: Bing
- 8 views
- Jun 28, 2026 07:15am
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Multiple waves of severe thunderstorms ripped through central Illinois on June 17, 2026, spawning tornadoes, flipping a semi-truck on Interstate 57, and flooding state highways from the ... Read More
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7 Scenic Route 66 Stops Every American Road Trip Lover Should Experience
- Illinois
- Historic Route 66
- source: Bing
- 2 views
- Jun 28, 2026 02:00am
Despite no longer being an official highway, there is no American road more iconic than Route 66. Built in response to the 20th century's emerging car culture, the U.S 66 Highwa ... Read More
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- source: Bing
- 24 views
- Jun 27, 2026 5:39pm
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A Round Lake man was seriously injured and transported to the hospital after crashing his motorcycle on Interstate 94 near Wadsworth, leaving the highway partially shut down. Read More
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- source: Bing
- 14 views
- Jun 27, 2026 11:37am
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A deadly south suburban crash involving an Illinois Department of Transportation vehicle is impacting Interstate 57 traffic on Saturday morning, Illinois State Police said. Read More
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I-57 crash in Chicago suburb leaves 1 dead, CDOT worker hurt, ISP says
- Illinois
- Blue Island
- I-57
- source: Bing
- 3 views
- Jun 27, 2026 09:18am
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A crash on I-57 in the south suburbs has left one person dead and caused traffic delays early Saturday morning. Read More
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Deadly I-57 crash leaves IDOT worker hospitalized, impacts traffic in Blue Island: ISP
- Illinois
- Blue Island
- I-57
- source: Bing
- 9 views
- Jun 27, 2026 04:25am
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A deadly south suburban crash involving an Illinois Department of Transportation vehicle is impacting Interstate 57 traffic on Saturday morning, Illinois State Police said. Read More
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Three-vehicle crash injures one on I-55 near Lexington
- Illinois
- Near Accident
- source: Bing
- 32 views
- Jun 26, 2026 3:03pm
One person was injured in a three-vehicle crash on I-55 near Lexington, IL, which caused the southbound lane to be shut down and traffic to be diverted onto Route 66. Read More
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19-year-old killed in 2-vehicle crash in Moultrie County identified
- Illinois
- Old Route 121
- source: Bing
- 51 views
- Jun 26, 2026 1:20pm
According to the Moultrie County Coroner, 19-year-old Cameron Crowe of Sullivan was pronounced dead at the scene just after 1 p.m. It is unclear what caused the crash. The crash is under investigation ... Read More
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- source: Bing
- 19 views
- Jun 26, 2026 12:44pm
A Harlem Township Official faces multiple charges after allegedly fleeing the scene of a car accident back on Friday, June 12, according to Rockford Police. Read More
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19-year-old baseball player from Sullivan dies in head-on collision in Moultrie Co.
- Illinois
- Route 121
- source: Bing
- 14 views
- Jun 26, 2026 12:27pm
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MOULTRIE COUNTY - A 19-year-old college baseball player was pronounced dead at the scene of a head-on collision in Moultrie County Thursday afternoon. Moultrie County Coroner Lynn Reed and Illinois ... Read More
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Terrifying video shows sicko throw female driver into Chicago highway - just inches from passing cars
- Illinois
- Chicago
- I-55
- source: Bing
- 80 views
- Jun 26, 2026 11:28am
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As cars screeched to a halt, a slovenly-looking man in baggy black shorts and a T-shirt stepped out of the passenger-side door and began flashing the middle finger. Read More
Older IL User Reports
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Traffic Jam on I80
- Colona
- Illinois
- I80
- By Anonymous
39
- 6 days ago
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Traffic Jam on I-55 S
- Chicago
- Illinois
- I-55 S
- By Anonymous
62
- 2 weeks ago
Large back up of cars starting from I-94 exit to I-55 after 18th St. Read More
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Traffic Jam on I55 N
- Springfield
- Illinois
- I55 N
- By Anonymous
71
- 1 month ago
GPS rerouted through Springfield due to an accident Read More
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Accident on south
- Springfield
- Illinois
- South
- By Anonymous
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- 1 month ago
Traffic is backed up. Cqn see flashing emergency lights qbout 1-2 miles ip the road Read More
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Traffic Jam on I55 S
- Odell
- Illinois
- I55 S
- By Anonymous
87
- 1 month ago
Not sure, possible crash. Standstill traffic Read More
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Train blocking hwy
- Gibson City
- Illinois
- Hwy 47 Rail Crossing
- By Ted
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- 2 months ago
Train blocking hwy 47 1hr plus, no news in site Read More
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Accident on I-55 S
- Chicago
- Illinois
- I-55 S
- By Anonymous
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- 3 months ago
Accident ahead. ??? At a standstill for quite some time now. ??? Read More
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Accident on I-39
- Bloomington
- Illinois
- I-39
- By Anonymous
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- 3 months ago
Truck car Read More
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Traffic Jam on il rt 47
- Gibson City
- Illinois
- Il Rt 47
- By Anonymous
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- 4 months ago
stopped traffic at rr tracks Read More
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Accident on Route 59 and cantore
- Naperville
- Illinois
- Route 59 And Cantore
- By Anonymous
229
- 5 months ago
Lots of EMT AMBULANCE POLICE HELICOPTERS Read More

57 I-57 IL Traffic
Expect lane restrictions for roadway improvement
Closed between W State St and Walnut Ave/Ryerson Ave - Road closed due to accident. Constr
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