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Eastbound I-74 reopens after vehicle stuck near Woodhull exit

Update:  According to the Illinois State Police, the interstate has been cleared, and traffic is now moving normally again. The roadway was closed on Sunday due...
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Update:  According to the Illinois State Police, the interstate has been cleared, and traffic is now moving normally again.

The roadway was closed on Sunday due to the recovery efforts from a property damage crash.

I-74 EB MP 35 is approximately 3 miles south of Woodhull, IL.  The property damage crash occurred Saturday evening (12/01) involving a garbage truck getting stuck in the center median.

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WOODHULL, Illinois — Eastbound Interstate 74 was closed near Woodhull after a vehicle got stuck.

Around noon on Sunday, December 2nd I-74 was closed at Exit 32, and drivers were being directed off the interstate.

According to a spokesperson from the Clover Fire Department, a crew was sent to the scene.  Around 12:20 p.m. he said the situation was under control, but the crew was waiting for the tow truck to arrive.

Eastbound drivers were being redirected to US Route 150.

Traffic maps show a backup in that area.  Westbound lanes were not affected.

Click here for traffic information, anytime.

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