Crash causes congestion on I-290 near Watson exit, Chicago IL
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TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicated heavy congestion on I-290 near the Watson exit in Chicago, possibly caused by an accident. Traffic was backed up from Pulaski, and officers discussed clearing from the crash and monitoring nearby areas.
Audio|Heard on: Chicago Police Department Zone 10
Listen to dispatch call
01:13
Transcript:
00:00
Anybody trying to go home north, don't get on the highway.
00:02
It's packed.
00:06
Hi.
00:09
Two-ninety is backed up all the way to Pulaski.
00:17
Anybody coming in?
00:21
Ninety is back inbound from Pulaski.
00:26
Okay.
00:34
Ten thirty-four.
00:37
Ten thirty-four.
00:40
Can you clear us from that crash and show setting one in ten, please?
00:47
Hey, ten four.
00:52
Eleven David 14.
00:54
Eleven David 14.
00:58
Special attention near Van Buren.
01:04
All right, ten four.
01:11
Accident on 290 at Watson.
01:12
That's why it's backed up.
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Location mentioned:
I-290, Chicago, IL
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