Damaged Overpass Near Oak Brook Shuts I-88 Exit Ramp for Days

OAK BROOK, Ill. – A damaged overpass bridge near a popular shopping center could leave an exit ramp off Interstate 88 closed for days, police said.

Authorities reported that repairs in the area are expected to cause significant traffic delays. Around 7 p.m. on Tuesday, state troopers responded to a minor crash involving a commercial vehicle hauling an excavator on the I-88 westbound exit ramp to Illinois 83 (Kingery Highway).

According to the Illinois State Police (ISP), the incident occurred when the vehicle attempted to go underneath the bridge, but the excavator hit the structure, causing damage. The ramp to IL-83 remains closed and is expected to stay that way for several days.

The Illinois Tollway provided updates stating that motorists traveling to southbound IL Route 83 should seek alternative routes as traffic delays are likely. Drivers can use 22nd Street/Cermak Road or Highland Avenue to exit from westbound I-88.

The exit ramp is positioned close to the popular Oak Brook shopping center, making detours particularly important for local traffic. Fortunately, no one was injured in the crash.