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    Joliet crash results in utility pole damage, road closures

    By Alonzo Small,

    2 days ago

    JOLIET, Ill. — A single-vehicle crash into a utility pole in southwest suburban Joliet will impact commuters’ evening route.

    While injuries are unknown, the crash resulted in utility police becoming suspended over the roadway. As a result, all lanes of Western Avenue are currently closed at Hickory Street.

    Officers believe the roadway will be closed for a while and encouraged motorists to seek alternate routes.

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    “Motorists are encouraged to utilize Interstate 80, McDonough Street, Bridge Street, or Ruby Street to travel west across the Des Plaines River,” police said on X, formerly Twitter .

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    This story will be updated.

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