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Joliet Police Shut Down Jefferson Street Bridge for Crash Investigation
A Saturday evening crash investigation near the Jefferson Street Bridge in Joliet forced police to close the roadway and bridge, with the closure still in effect as of 6 p.m. Authorities released few details about the incident.
JOLIET, Ill. â Police closed a stretch of Jefferson Street and the Jefferson Street Bridge on Saturday evening while investigators responded to a crash, according to Joliet police.
The department announced the closure around 4:50 p.m., saying the crash investigation was centered on Jefferson Street near the bridge. The roadway and bridge remained shut down as of 6 p.m., and officials did not say when they expected to reopen them.
No information about the number of vehicles involved, injuries or the cause of the crash was immediately available. Police did not identify anyone involved.
The Jefferson Street Bridge carries traffic across the Des Plaines River and serves as a key connection between Joliet's downtown and neighborhoods to the west. A closure there can push drivers onto alternate river crossings, including the Cass Street and Ruby Street bridges, and add delays to evening travel through the city.
Authorities asked motorists to avoid the area while the investigation continues. No further updates had been released as of Saturday evening.