Traffic & Transit

Flooding Prompts Road Closure In Orland Park: Police

Police said to avoid Southwest Highway between 135th street and 143rd Street.

Police said to find an alternative route.
Police said to find an alternative route. (Renee Schiavone/Patch)

ORLAND PARK, IL — Flooding on Southwest Highway between 135th street and 143rd Street prompted a road closure on Wednesday, according to the Orland Park Police Department.

Orland police said the flooding in the area lead to the Illinois Department of Transportation closing the road for the time being.

Police asked drivers to find alternative routes until the roadway is reopened.

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