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Inbound I-290 Closed Near Elmhurst After Semi Hangs From Partially Built Ramp

Crews anticipate hours-long closures during removal of the overturned truck.

Overview

  • All eastbound lanes between St. Charles Road and I-294 are shut, with inbound traffic diverted off at St. Charles Road.
  • Elmhurst police say the 18-wheeler is hanging on its side over Vallette Street and Electric Avenue, and the Illinois Prairie Path is also closed.
  • IDOT video shows the semi rolled over and is partially dangling from an under-construction ramp.
  • The truck was reportedly carrying about 41,000 pounds of granulated plastic, complicating recovery operations.
  • Authorities have not determined the cause of the crash or released information on injuries as the response continues.