Crime & Safety
Accident Stops Traffic on I-80 East
Crash happened past Harlem Avenue exit on Thursday evening. Shoulder blocked. Drivers being rerouted.
TINLEY PARK, IL — Traffic is backed up for miles on I-80 Eastbound near Tinley Park, following an accident late Thursday afternoon.
The crash occurred just past the Harlem Avenue exit, WGN is reporting. The right shoulder is blocked. Delays of up to 2 hours are expected, ABC7 reports.
WGN is reporting that as of 4 p.m., traffic was being forced off at Harlem Avenue. Delays start near Wolf Road.
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It is unclear as of 5:15 p.m. how many cars were involved or if anyone was injured.
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