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18-09-2026
On Thursday evening, September 17, 2026, a semi-trailer truck hauling steel beams struck the underside of the Lake Avenue bridge over the Edens Expressway (I-94) near Wilmette, Illinois.
According to Illinois State Police, the truck was traveling southbound on the expressway around 6:00 p.m. when it hit a girder on the bridge structure. The impact caused the truck to spill part of its heavy steel beam cargo onto the roadway.
Key details of the incident:
Injuries: One person inside a passenger car was injured as a result of the crash and transported to a local hospital with minor injuries.
Highway Impact: The incident blocked two northbound lanes of the Edens Expressway, leaving only one lane open and causing major traffic delays.
Bridge Closure: The Lake Avenue bridge was shut down in both directions so Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) inspectors could assess the structure for safety before reopening it to traffic.