Traffic crash and lane closure on I-70 near Montrose

Heard on: Woodford IL Law Dispatch Group Calls

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Coin 923, show me arrived.

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I-70 at Montrose, assisting with traffic control.

00:06

High ops already here on scene with two trucks, diverting traffic off onto the Pigeon Blacktop.

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923, go ahead.

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Nine twenty-three, nine eight.

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Nine eight, nine twenty-three, go ahead.

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Just south of Montrose, do you need assistance there with traffic where you are at, or would I be better off to head on toward the crash?

00:29

You might check there at the blacktop at Route Thirty Three, approaching Route Forty, and see if they need any help with traffic control there.

00:37

I know there was a IDOT truck coming into town.

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I'm here on the interstate backing up the tail of traffic.

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10-4.

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955, 10-4.

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955, 10-4.

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Beacon 92, traffic's getting around on the right shoulder.

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I'd be here shortly with the backhoe to remove the debris so we can possibly open up two lanes before the tow gets here.

9/3/2026 01:44 PM

Traffic

I-70, Montrose, IL

Not official report. AI-generated from public dispatch audio. Always verify with official sources.

As discussed during the dispatch call, units are managing traffic on I-70 just south of Montrose after a possible crash or hazard. Traffic is being diverted off the interstate onto a nearby blacktop road while crews work to remove debris and possibly reopen two lanes before a tow truck arrives.