Truck Hangs on Edge of Bridge Over I-290 in Elmhurst

Eastbound lanes closed as crews respond to the incident on Thursday morning

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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A semi-truck is hanging on its side on the edge of a bridge over I-290 in Elmhurst, Illinois, causing significant closures on Thursday morning. Eastbound lanes of I-290 are shut down as well as the Illinois Prairie Path as crews work to remove the truck.

Why it matters

This incident is causing major traffic disruptions in the Elmhurst area, with the closure of a major interstate highway and local paths. Safely removing the truck and clearing the scene will be a priority to restore normal traffic flow.

The details

According to Elmhurst police, the 18-wheel semi-truck is hanging on its side on the edge of a bridge over I-290 at the Vallette Street and Electric Avenue overpass. All eastbound lanes of I-290 are closed from St. Charles Road to I-294 as crews respond to the scene. The Illinois Prairie Path is also closed in the area.

  • The incident was reported on Thursday morning, March 5, 2026.

The players

Elmhurst Police

The local law enforcement agency responding to and managing the incident.

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What’s next

Police expect the closures to remain in effect for several hours as crews work to safely remove the truck from the bridge.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the importance of proper maintenance and safety precautions for bridges and overpasses to prevent such dangerous situations from occurring and causing major disruptions to the transportation network.