Hazmat Spill Closes Lanes On I-80: Illinois State Police

NEW LENOX, IL — All eastbound lanes of I-80 were closed at Briggs Street, as state police worked to clean up a hazardous materials spill Wednesday morning.

A preliminary investigation indicates troopers were called to the location for a report of a commercial motor vehicle that caused diesel fuel to spill onto the roadway, state police told Patch.

Multiple resources were being used to mitigate the spill, and cleanup efforts were underway.

No injuries were reported.

Drivers should expect delays, police said.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.