I-290 in suburbs shut down after semi rolls over, dumps bricks onto road; multiple cars damaged

Source NBC Local
Original Load Date Aug. 24, 2026, 1:01 p.m.
Last Updated Aug. 24, 2026, 1:01 p.m.
Original URL https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/i-290-in-suburbs-shut-down-after-semi-rolls-over-dumps-bricks-onto-road-multiple-cars-damaged/3979499/

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Lanes were closed Monday afternoon in the suburbs on the Eisenhower Expressway (I-290) after a semi spilled a load of bricks onto the highway, with both sides shut down and traffic building. According to Illinois State Police, a semi rolled over and spilled a load of concrete bricks onto the roadwa...