Crash Closes Inbound Dan Ryan Traffic at 95th Street

Illinois State Police report injuries in the incident that has shut down all northbound lanes.

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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A crash has closed the inbound Dan Ryan Expressway at 95th Street in Chicago on Monday morning. Illinois State Police said the incident involved injuries. All northbound lanes of I-57 are closed from Wentworth to I-57, and northbound Bishop Ford Freeway traffic will not be able to access the Dan Ryan at 95th Street. Motorists are advised to exit at Halsted Street and go north to 87th Street to get back onto the inbound Dan Ryan, or to exit the Bishop Ford at Stony Island and go north to 87th Street before heading west to the Dan Ryan.

Why it matters

The Dan Ryan Expressway is a major artery through Chicago, and this closure will cause significant traffic disruptions and delays for commuters and travelers in the area. Crashes on the Dan Ryan are relatively common, highlighting the need for improved safety measures and traffic management on this heavily used roadway.

The details

According to Illinois State Police, the crash on the inbound Dan Ryan at 95th Street involved injuries, though the extent of those injuries is unclear. The closure has shut down all northbound lanes of I-57 from Wentworth to I-57, as well as preventing northbound Bishop Ford Freeway traffic from accessing the Dan Ryan at 95th Street. Drivers are being advised to take alternate routes, exiting at Halsted Street and going north to 87th Street to re-enter the inbound Dan Ryan, or exiting the Bishop Ford at Stony Island and heading north to 87th Street before going west to the Dan Ryan.

  • The crash occurred on Monday, February 23, 2026 around 10:23 a.m.

The players

Illinois State Police

The state law enforcement agency that reported the crash and resulting lane closures on the Dan Ryan Expressway.

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What’s next

Authorities will work to clear the crash scene and reopen the inbound Dan Ryan Expressway as soon as possible to restore normal traffic flow in the area.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the vulnerability of Chicago's major expressways to disruptions caused by crashes, underscoring the need for continued infrastructure investment, improved safety measures, and effective traffic management to keep the city's transportation network running smoothly.