Overview

• Just after 7 p.m. Tuesday, a commercial vehicle carrying an excavator hit the overpass while attempting to pass beneath on the I-88 westbound exit ramp.
• The impact compromised the bridge’s structure, prompting Illinois State Police to shut the ramp to southbound Illinois 83.
• The damaged overpass sits near the Oak Brook shopping center, and officials warn the closure could last through the weekend.
• Authorities initially labeled the incident a minor personal injury crash and have not released any updates on the driver’s condition.
• Motorists are experiencing delays in the western suburbs and are being urged to find alternate routes until repairs are completed.