A significant dust storm has led to the closure of several major highways in central Illinois, including Interstate 55, 74 near Bloomington, and the Stevenson Expressway. The Illinois State Police have taken measures to ensure public safety by shutting down portions of these highways. Motorists are advised to avoid driving into dust storms and to pull aside, turn off their lights, and wait for the storm to pass if they encounter one while driving.
Dust storm forces closure of Stevenson Expressway in central Illinois https://t.co/B7k5q9tRhp
Dust storms shut down highways in central Illinois https://t.co/i32v99mFKE
Dust storm forces closure of Interstate 55 in central Illinois https://t.co/37wbTn7ZdS
Dust storm forces closure of Stevenson Expressway in central Illinois https://t.co/LjoSbWI9ni
Dust storm shuts down parts of Interstate 55 and 74 near Bloomington, Illinois https://t.co/4ekByeo3ZJ https://t.co/xu6v32N5WA
The Illinois State Police have closed down a portion of Interstate 55 in the central part of the state due to a dust storm. #Weather #ChiWX https://t.co/mbnivL9vXK
NEVER drive into a dust storm. If you encounter one while driving and cannot pull off the highway, pull aside, turn off your lights and wait for it to pass. More tips: https://t.co/pR2HrMfq1x https://t.co/5JuYxcyWao https://t.co/0wFUIoeYQm