Broken pallets block lanes on northbound Route 83 near Executive Place, Westmont IL
TrafficA large debris field made of broken pallets is blocking multiple lanes on northbound Route 83 near Executive Place in Westmont, Illinois. The debris primarily covers the right two lanes and creates a traffic hazard. Police are on site trying to clear as much as possible but lack the proper tools for cleanup. The Illinois Department of Transportation has been contacted to assist with removing the debris, which may be moved to the roadside to be picked up later.
Audio|Source: DuPage County DUCOMM Police 1S, 3S, 7S
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The northbound 83, directly across from Executive Place.
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Essentially all three lanes are covered with the debris field of broken pallets, primarily the right two lanes.
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Ten-four.
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Can you contact state to have IDOT?
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So is it okay to wait?
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That's going to be an urgent response. We're going to be out here trying to clear up as much as we can.
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It is causing threats.
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I don't send single problems.
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Okay.
00:42
Okay.
00:46
I can start hanging up 83 volts.
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Don't choose a stop.
00:56
Not too good.
00:59
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01:09
Clear value, which gray, Toyota utility, no file.
01:17
Are they cell phone or northbound?
01:19
No, wow.
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Whiskey 1 information.
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Whiskey 1.
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Advises they do not have anyone actively working and advise that they can put the debris to the side of the road and they can pick it up tomorrow morning.
01:44
Whiskey 1 info?
01:47
Want to go ahead.
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Let them know we do not have the tools to properly clean this up. We're going to get the big stuff over, but there's still a massive degree of splintered wood all over everywhere.
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We haven't even been able to find tools yet.
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Location mentioned:
Westmont, IL 60559
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