Traffic & Transit

Crash Shuts Down Part Of Rt 59 In Plainfield

The multi-car crash resulted in injuries, police said.

PLAINFIELD, IL — A multi-car crash on Illinois Route 59 has caused injuries and a closure to the road, Plainfield Police said. The closure went into effect around 1 p.m. Tuesday.

Southbound Route 59 is closed between 127th and 135th streets, Plainfield Police Said in a Facebook post. The department did not say how long the road would be closed.

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UPDATE: The crash was cleared and the road was opened at about 1:30 p.m. Tuesday.

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