Flooding Leads to Road Closures Across Cook County

The Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways has closed roadways due to flooding from heavy rainfall.

Road closures include:

• Orland Park: 135^th Street from La Grange Road to Southwest Highway
• Orland Park: Will Cook Road from 151^st Street to 159^th Street
• Orland Park: 108^th Avenue from 159^th Street to 163^rd Street
• Robbins: Kedzie Avenue from 135^th Street to 139^th Street

Updates to road closures will be provided at @CookCountyGov.

Residents are encouraged to exercise extreme caution when they encounter water on any roadway and keep the following information and tips in mind:

• Six inches of water will reach the bottom of most passenger cars causing loss of control and possible stalling.
• A foot of water will float many vehicles.
• Two feet of rushing water can carry away most vehicles including SUVs and pick-ups.
• Do not attempt to drive through a flooded road. The depth of water is not always obvious. The road bed may be washed out under the water, and you could be stranded or trapped.
• Do not drive around a barricade. Barricades are there for your protection. Turn around and go the other way.
• Be especially cautious driving at night when it is harder to recognize flood dangers.
• Do not drive into flooded areas. If flood waters rise around your vehicle, abandon it and move to higher ground if you can do so safely.