A freight rain derailment early Wednesday morning in Chicago Ridge has blocked roadways and cut Metra commuter train service in the south suburbs.
Chicago Ridge police said the derailment between Ridgeland Avenue and Central Avenue has closed several major roadways and disrupted Metra train service. The train did not carry hazardous materials and there is no danger to the public, police said in a statement.
“Motorists should expect significant traffic congestion in the surrounding areas and are encouraged to use alternate routes whenever possible,” police said.
Ridgeland Avenue is closed between Southwest Highway and Washington Street, and Central Avenue is closed at the railroad tracks between 107th Street and Pleasant, police said.
Metra suspended all inbound and outbound trail on its Southwest Service line which extends from Union Station to Manhattan, including regular stops in Oak Lawn, Chicago Ridge, Worth, Palos Heights, Palos Park, Orland Park and New Lenox. Metra was asking customers to seek alternatives.
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