CHICAGO (WLS) -- A crash left a dangerous situation on the westbound I-290 ramp to southbound I-294 on Monday morning.

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The Illinois Tollway announced that beginning overnight Sunday into Monday, the ramp connecting westbound I-290 to southbound I-294 was scheduled to close.

However, Chopper 7 was over the scene on Monday at about 6 a.m. as traffic began to build on what was supposed to be a blocked ramp.

Illinois State Police confirmed they received a report at 5:54 a.m.

A driver allegedly drove into the barricaded area on I-290 westbound to IL-38, ISP said.

ISP said only one vehicle was involved in the crash.

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The crash blocked off the ramp entirely, leaving drivers stuck on what was s

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