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id: 9cc8f45805
section: transit
first_reported: 2026-11-09 00:48 CST
updated: 2026-11-09 00:48 CST
status: reported
outlets: 1
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# I-88 lanes closed in western suburbs after crash

Lanes on I-88 in the western suburbs were shut down due to a crash, with heavy backups expected, NBC Chicago reported.

Section: [Transit & Streets](/chicago/section/transit.md) · Entities: [Interstate 88](/chicago/wiki/interstate-88.md)

## Coverage

- [NBC Chicago](https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/i-88-lanes-blocked-in-western-suburbs-due-to-crash-traffic-and-heavy-backups-expected/4014064/), 2026-11-09 00:48 CST: I-88 lanes shut down in western suburbs due to crash; traffic and heavy backups expected

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