Stopped semi-trailer causes traffic on Illinois Route 251, Lasalle County IL


A tractor-trailer with an Indiana license plate was stopped on Interstate 80 near Westmont, causing traffic congestion. Another unit confirmed traffic was backing up on the westbound ramp at Illinois Route 251 near Interstate 80. No injuries or crashes were reported.
Audio|Source: La Salle County Sheriff and Fire Departments
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Transcript:
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80 Westmont at 17. 80 Westmont 17, truck truck truck for semi-trailer.
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Indiana, semi-trailer, (name withheld).
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(name withheld), 332, and (name withheld).
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(name withheld).
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(name withheld), 332, (name withheld).
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Indiana, semi-trailer.
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Indiana trailer S. (name withheld) P. P. (name withheld) 332 and (name withheld) (name withheld).
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Clear, expired, 02,
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2025,
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White,
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2024.
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Utility trailer.
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244. Are you going to be tied up for a while?
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I'm sorry, I didn't catch that. Repeat.
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Tempor, you're going to be tied up for a while. Peru also advised we have a 1046, Illinois 251 to IE Westbound on the ramp, and traffic is backing up.
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