Traffic & Transit

Downed Wires Caused Traffic Issues In Northbrook: Police

Police were advising motorists to avoid the area during the Tuesday evening commute.

Northbrook police sent out a social media post regarding the downed wires at around 5 p.m. Tuesday.
Northbrook police sent out a social media post regarding the downed wires at around 5 p.m. Tuesday. (Kristin Borden/Patch)

NORTHBROOK, IL — Downed wires were causing some issues for motorists heading home from work Tuesday evening. According to a 5 p.m. social media post, the Northbrook Police Department said to avoid the area of Techny Road between Landwehr Road and Pfingsten Road due to the downed wires.

Police were advising motorists to find an alternate route.

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