All southbound lanes on I-55 near Hodgkins were closed Friday morning due to a "hazmat spill," involving hydrogen peroxide the Illinois State Police said.
According to IDOT, the spill closed all southbound lanes on the Stevenson expressway, approximately one-quarter mile north of LaGrange Road.
Illinois State Police said a disabled semi on the right shoulder was found to be leaking hydrogen peroxide from its trailer. Multiple fire service agencies as well as a hazmat clean-up crew were on the scene, ISP added.
All traffic is being diverted as First Avenue, IDOT said.
"All lanes of I-55 are shut down at this point and motorists are advised to choose alternate routes," ISP warned.
Total Traffic reports backups at Harlem Avenue due to the spill.
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No further details were available. This is a developing story and will be updated.
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