Ice Traps Trucks, Shuts Down Ramp From Westbound I-80 To Southbound Route 394

SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. (CBS) -- Icy roadways prevented semi-trailer trucks from making their trips along Interstate 80 south of Chicago Tuesday evening.

Illinois State Police were called to I-80 westbound near Route 394 for icy roadways trapping the trucks.

State police were able to clear the area, but all lanes of the I-80 westbound ramp to Route 394 southbound were closed Tuesday evening.

The Illinois Department of Transportation was called to the scene.

The Chicago area was hit with a fast-moving snowstorm Tuesday evening. A Winter Weather Advisory was in effect for the city with up to 6 inches expected, while a Winter Storm Warning was issued to the north and northwest with 6 to 10 inches expected.

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