Traffic Advisory

Credit: Illinois State Police 

Update: As of 3:40 p.m. all lanes are open. Officials say the semi trailer remains on the shoulder awaiting a tow, and ask drivers to use caution in the area. Backup is still present at this time.

RANTOUL, Ill. (WAND) — Officials with the Illinois State Police say to take another route if possible due to a semi on fire just south of Rantoul on I-57.

Around 2:40 p.m. on Oct. 10, a semi on fire near milepost 248.5 near Rantoul blocked a lane and caused significant backup.

If possible, drivers are asked to seek an alternate route via U.S. Rt. 45 and Illinois Rt. 47.

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