advertisement

Malfunctioning crossing gates at Route 21 causing traffic problems in Libertyville

Malfunctioning railroad crossing gates at Route 21 in Libertyville snarled traffic this morning.

The malfunction was reported just before 8 a.m. and put traffic at a standstill between Winchester Road and Casey Road, according to reports.

Police are urging motorists to find alternate routes and avoid the area.

There is no word on what caused the gates to malfunction.

Article Comments
Guidelines: Keep it civil and on topic; no profanity, vulgarity, slurs or personal attacks. People who harass others or joke about tragedies will be blocked. If a comment violates these standards or our terms of service, click the "flag" link in the lower-right corner of the comment box. To find our more, read our FAQ.