Outbound lanes of Kennedy Expy. reopen after crash on NW Side, ISP says

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Saturday, August 30, 2025
Outbound lanes of Kennedy Expy. reopen after crash on NW Side, ISP says

CHICAGO (WLS) -- All outbound lanes of the Kennedy Expressway were closed on Saturday morning due to a crash, ISP said.

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The crash happened at about 7:41 a.m. on the outbound lanes of I-90 near Fullerton Avenue, ISP said.

At least one person was taken to an area hospital due to the crash, ISP said.

An ABC7 crew was at the scene and all lanes were reopened by 9 a.m.

ISP confirmed at least one lane had reopened.

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Due to ongoing construction, the reversible lanes are outbound only. Lane reductions are also underway between Division Street and Pulaski Road due to construction, IDOT says.

The Fullerton Avenue ramp to outbound Kennedy and the slip ramp portion to Western Avenue is closed as part of scheduled construction work.

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