CHICAGO (CBS) — The ramp from the outbound Dan Ryan Expressway to the outbound Stevenson Expressway has been closed as a result of fire damage overnight.
CBS 2’s Kris Habermehl reports a hot and sooty fire under the ramp around 8:30 p.m. Wednesday might have damaged the beams and deck.
The Illinois Department of Transportation said it is inspecting the damage and evaluating any needed repairs. It’s unclear how long the ramp closure will last.
A detour will take drivers from the outbound Dan Ryan to the exit for the inbound Stevenson to King Drive, where they can reenter the outbound Stevenson.
A fire underneath the ramp deck late yesterday has led to the closure of the ramp from the OB Ryan to the OB Stevenson for inspection & repairs. Drivers can go IB on the Stevenson & turn around at King Drive, or enter SB I-55 at Damen. More at https://t.co/vhbRxCcLibpic.twitter.com/LisYyaneQu
