Potholes damage several cars along outbound Stevenson Expressway

IDOT crews plan to patch potholes between First Avenue and LaGrange Rd. Saturday morning

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Friday, February 17, 2023 11:23PM

Potholes damage several cars along outbound Stevenson Expressway

SUMMIT, Ill. (WLS) — Drivers, beware! Chopper7 spotted several vehicles with flat tires Friday morning along the outbound Stevenson Expressway in the southwest suburbs.

At least four cars were seen pulled over on the shoulder around 6:45 a.m. after apparently hitting huge potholes in the right and center lanes just past First Avenue.

IDOT confirmed Friday afternoon that pothole patching is scheduled to take place between First Avenue (Illinois 171) and LaGrange Rd. (U.S. 45) between 6:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 18.

Drivers should expect brief lane closures and allow for extra time if traveling through the area. IDOT is also reminding drivers to slow down and move over if workers are encountered on the roadway.

SEE ALSO | Man shot, killed on I-55 in Chicago with pregnant wife, children in car

If your car is damaged by a pothole on an expressway, you can file a claim with the Illinois Department of Transportation.

For information on filling a claim with IDOT, click here.

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