Traffic & Transit

Vehicle Fire Blocks Lanes Of Eastbound I-90 Monday Morning

Officials said delays should be expected all throughout Des Plaines as troopers work to clear a vehicle fire on eastbound Interstate 90.

The backup began near Elmhurst Road Monday morning.
The backup began near Elmhurst Road Monday morning. (Jonah Meadows/Patch)

DES PLAINES, IL — Traffic officials are telling drivers to expect major delays Monday morning due to a vehicle fire on Interstate 90, state police said.

The delays span throughout Des Plaines and began near Elmhurst Road at around 8:30 a.m. Troopers have closed one of four lanes on the eastbound tollway, police said.

Officials were not able to give an estimate on when all lanes would be open Monday morning.

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