Eastbound I-88 lanes blocked in western suburbs after rollover crash; heavy traffic expected

Aurora Eastbound I-88 lanes blocked in western suburbs after rollover crash; heavy traffic expected The crash occurred in the 2 a.m. hour in the eastbound lanes of I-88 in Aurora between Eola Road and Route 59. By Francie Swidler and Kye Martin • Published November 12, 2026 • Updated on November 12, 2026 at 6:28 am All eastbound lanes on the I-88 Reagan Memorial Tollway were blocked for hours Thursday morning in the western suburbs after a crash involving a semi and an SUV, with major backups expected for the morning commute. According to Illinois State Police, the crash occurred just before 2 a.m. on I-88 at milepost 121 near Naperville in DuPage County. Stream NBC 5 for free, 24/7, wherever you are. WATCH HERE Total Traffic & Weather Network Total Traffic & Weather Network ISP said the two-vehicle crash involved a truck-tractor tanker-trailer that overturned, with grease spilled onto the roadway. One person was transported to a nearby hospital with injuries. As of 6:20 a.m., some lanes had reopened, but heavy backups remained as cleanup continued. NBC 5 traffic reporter Martin described the crash as a "major commuter alert for the western suburbs." Photos and video from the scene showed a rolled-over semi truck in the far left lane and shoulder, with multiple emergency vehicles and firefighters on the road. A damaged passenger vehicle could also been seen, with a smashed rear end and airbags deployed. Local Responds 2 hours ago Holiday travel is the most expensive it's been in a decade. 3 ways to save Recalls 2 hours ago Kirkland-brand Costco dessert recalled because it could contain cleaning chemicals The rollover crash was creating major traffic problems in the western suburbs for the Thursday morning commute. Traffic cameras showed a long line of heavy traffic and brake lights leading up to the crash in the eastbound lanes. Commuter alert for crash clean-up: EB @I_88_Tollway blocked at Eola in Aurora for serious crash - Forced off to Diehl, back on at Rte. 59. Back-ups from Farnsworth @nbcchicago pic.twitter.com/j5ALmYRKb3 — Kye Martin (@KyeMartinNBC) November 12, 2026 This article tagged under: Aurora