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Water Main Break on Waukegan Road

Northbound traffic from Shermer to Walters roads reduced to a single lane while repairs are made.

Update: 4:40 p.m.

The water main has been fixed. However, one lane of traffic will remain closed overnight.

Below is the full text of an update from the Village of Northbrook:

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Water main repairs on Waukegan Road have been completed. However, the partial lane closure of the northbound curb lane of Waukegan Road north of Linden Road will remain through the night and into tomorrow morning. Southbound traffic will not be affected by the lane closure. The Village is requesting that motorists using this road reduce their speeds and use caution. If possible use alternate routes to avoid delays. Motorists are reminded that it is illegal to use a cell phone in work zones.

Original story:

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Northbround traffic on Waukegan Road will be reduced to one lane between Shermer and Linden roads for part of the day while crews repair a water main break at Waukegan and Linden roads.

Southbound traffic on Waukegan will be unaffected by the lane closure.

Motorists using the road should reduce their speed and use caution during this period. Motorists are reminded that is illegal to use a cell phone in work zones.

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