Traffic & Transit

Semi-Truck Stuck Under Viaduct In Deerfield: Police

A portion of Deerfield Road is closed following the Thursday afternoon incident, according to police.

Deerfield police sent out a social media alert regarding the situation at around 2 p.m. Thursday.
Deerfield police sent out a social media alert regarding the situation at around 2 p.m. Thursday. (Kristin Borden/Patch)

DEERFIELD, IL — A semi-truck is currently stuck under a viaduct Thursday afternoon on Deerfield Road. According to police, the road is closed both eastbound and westbound between Chestnut Street and Robert York Avenue.

Police said in a social media alert sent out at around 2 p.m., saying motorists should use an alternate route and avoid the area.

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