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Pavement repairs have begun on EB I-69 from M-24 east to the Lapeer/St. Clair county line and will run through October, 2013.  There will be single-lane closures on EB I-69.

For additional information contact: Anita Richardson, MDOT Office of Communications,  richardsonA@michigan.gov , 989-239-1732.

MOTORIST ALERT - Due to HEAVY CONGESTION on FRIDAY and SUNDAY afternoons between Eau Claire and Osseo,  motorists are strongly encouraged to use alternate routes.  EB traffic should EXIT at US-53 (#70), WB Traffic should exit at WI-121 (#98) and  follow alternate route signs.

I-94 is an east-west principal arterial through Wisconsin that carries interstate traffic from the borders at Minnesota and Illinois. It serves as a significant connection between the Twin Cities in Minnesota to Chicago and plays a major role in the transportation of goods and services.

Work is underway to make improvements along the 117-mile corridor that include replacing and rehabilitating bridges, improving interchanges, and repairing and resurfacing deteriorating concrete.

We ask for your patience as we make improvements to this critical stretch of interstate in Wisconsin.

For more information regarding this, please check out the West Central Freeway Projects page.

Construction work on the second half of the project to expand to six lanes the section of I-90 from the Wisconsin State Line to the Illinois Tollway at Rockton Road near South Beloit, IL, has begun.

During the 2012 construction season, the NB lanes of I-90 were removed and replaced. This summer, the SB pavement and bridges will be replaced.

Work begins with lane closures on NB I-90 for the first several weeks. In mid-April, all traffic switches to the east side of the interstate with two lanes being kept open in each direction to minimize congestion and traffic delays. The project is scheduled to be completed by November 18, 2013.

Motorists are reminded to slow down and drive carefully through all construction zones.

MADISON COUNTY

    U.S. 67/267, from Delhi to Godfrey, speed limit reduced to 45 MPH along U.S. 67.  Intermittent lane restrictions may be encountered through summer 2013.
    IL 143, Edwardsville, daily lane closures, from 0.4 miles west of IL 159 to High Street, through June 30, 2013.
    IL 157, north of Edwardsville at Old Carpenter Road, one lane closed until June 28, 2013.
    I-55/70 Frontage Rd. & Maryville Rd. at 159, Maryville, 8 AM to 4:30 PM daytime lane closures through July 31, 2013.
    I-255 from Collinsville Road to Horseshoe Lake Road, 2 of 3 lanes closed north and southbound through fall 2013.

ST. CLAIR COUNTY

    I-55/70, East St. Louis, the westbound I-55/70 ramp to eastbound I-64 and northbound IL 3 is closed until Oct 1, 2013.   All traffic will be detoured around this area using the following marked route: IL 203 to Collinsville Road to Exchange Avenue to 11th Street to Baugh Avenue to 15th Street to St. Clair Avenue (IL 3).
    I-64, East St. Louis, the westbound I-64 ramp to eastbound I-55/70 is closed until July 1, 2013.  All traffic will be detoured around this area using I-255 to I-55/70.
    IL 203, Madison, one lane closed on southbound IL 203 onto westbound I-55/70 through June 2013.
    IL 13 under IL 15, Belleville, closed to all traffic through winter 2014.
    IL 15, East St. Louis, lane closure may be encountered between 29th Street and IL 163 through July 15, 2013. (O)
    IL 15 bridges over IL 13, Belleville, one lane closed in each direction of bridges through winter 2014
    IL 15/IL158, Belleville, both the eastbound and westbound on-ramps from IL 158 on to IL 15 will be closed through September 30, 2013.
    IL 15/IL158, Belleville, eastbound IL 15 exit ramp on to IL 158 will be closed through September 30, 2013.
     IL 161, Belleville, daytime lane restrictions on IL 161 east of Green Mount Road and along Green Mount Road south of IL 161 through Feb. 2014.   (O)
    IL 161, from I-64 in St. Clair County and I-57 in Marion County, daytime lane restrictions through June 2013. 

BOND COUNTY

    Maple St., Mulberry Grove, 8 AM to 4:30 PM from IL 140 to US 40 through July 31, 2013.

RANDOLPH COUNTY

    IL 150/IL 4, Steeleville, bridge over Cox Creek is reduced to one lane of traffic through Fall 2013.
    IL 3, Chester, south of Water St. near Pleasant Ridge Rd, daytime lane restrictions through Aug. 1, 2013. (O)

List of daily lane closures, weather permitting:

MONDAY, JUNE 17, 2013

    I-64 westbound, 7:00 PM - 5:00 AM, left lane closed from Ninth St. to the I-55/70 merge, includes intermittent 15 min. road closures.

TUESDAY, JUNE 18, 2013

    I-64 westbound, 7:00 PM - 5:00 AM, left lane closed from Ninth St. to the I-55/70 merge, includes intermittent 15 min. road closures.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19, 2013 - SUNDAY, JUNE 23, 2013

    No new work zones scheduled at this time.

 Complete press releases are available at  www.dot.il.gov/districtreleases.htm#District_8

ROSEVILLE, Minn. Monday morning commuters along Interstate 694 between Brooklyn Center and Arden Hills will encounter congestion and major delays as work begins this evening on the interstate. Concrete pavement repair, drainage improvements and bridge deck replacement begin at 7 p.m. tonight with lane closures between East River Road and Highway 100. At the same time, the ramp from East River Road to westbound I-694 will close through mid-October. During the work, motorists will find long-term lane closures and ramp and loop closures along the interstate.
 

• I-694 traffic will be a single lane in each direction between East River Road and Highway 10 in Brooklyn Center beginning at 7 p.m. tonight.
• By early Monday morning, the westbound lanes of the interstate will be shifted to the outside of the roadway and motorists will find two lanes through the area daily between 6 a.m. and 7 p.m. The road will be a single lane nightly between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning.
• Eastbound I-694 will be restricted to a single lane between Hwy 100 and East River Road overnight Monday, June 17 and will be shifted to the outside lanes of the roadway before Tuesday morning’s commute.
• The eastbound lanes also will be restricted to two lanes daily from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. and a single lane overnight between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning.
• During the week of June 16, westbound lane closures will be expanded between I-35W and Hwy 100 through the end of the project in early November. Traffic restrictions will be the same as above.
• Ramps/loops between I-35W and Hwy 100 will be closed for up to ten days at a time during this construction season. No two interchanges will be closed in a row so motorist will have access to and from the interstate at the next interchange from the one closed.

NOTE: Watch for advance notice signs on all ramps for exact dates of closures. Information also will be provided in regular e-mail updates.

Although unseen by the many thousands of motorists travelling above each day, the concrete surface underneath their tires is rampant with triangular-shaped voids beneath the pavement joints. The deterioration is caused by moisture, the yearly freeze-thaw cycle and the continuous weight of traffic above.

MnDOT uses technology such as ground penetrating radar to identify areas needing repair, or just plain old-fashioned chaining, where a long chain is swept over the concrete surface and a change in sound signals voids beneath. the surface.

The necessary full-depth repairs require removing the crumbling concrete, placing new dowel bars to reinforce the concrete and transfer traffic loads along the roadway and grinding the new joints smooth.  In order to minimize the disruption to traffic, new concrete mixes are used to lessen cure time for the material.

For project information, visit http://www.dot.state.mn.us/metro/projects/694west/ or call the project hotline at 1-877-206-0060 or send an e-mail to info@694NorthCentral.com.

Statewide traffic, construction and travel information is available at www.511mn.org, or call 5-1-1.

The Illinois Department of Transportation announces today that weather permitting, construction work to make improvements to the 12 mile section of I-74/280 from Airport Road to I-80 will begin on Monday, June 17, 2013.

The project will involve milling off sections of the existing surface, making pavement repairs, and resurfacing the roadway. Improvements will also be made to the shoulders and guardrail. Weather permitting; all the roadway work will be completed during the 2013 construction season.

The project also includes the replacement of the bridges over Coal Creek east of the I-74/I-280 interchange east of the airport. The bridges will be replaced during the 2014 construction season.

I-74/280 will be restricted to one lane in each direction as the roadway repairs are made. Drivers should be prepared for the lane closures and alert for slow moving vehicles.

Motorists are reminded to slow down and drive carefully through all construction zones.

The Illinois Department of Transportation announces today that weather permitting, construction work on I-74/280 just west of I-80 will begin on Monday, June 17, 2013. Work will start to repair the culvert under I-74/280 just west of the interchange. The project is scheduled to be completed by the end of August.

While most of the work will be done while working from the shoulder area, there will be some intermittent lane closures. Drivers traveling through the interchange area should be alert for workers and construction vehicles on the shoulders of the interstate.

Motorists are reminded to slow down and drive carefully through all construction zones.

The Illinois Department of Transportation announces intermittent daytime lane closures on the McNaughton Bridge (IL 9) over the Illinois River in Pekin during the weeks of June 17th and June 24th.

The lane closures are necessary for crews to complete a routine inspection of the bridge and will begin in the westbound lanes, then switch to the eastbound lanes.

Please slow down and use extreme caution while driving through all work zones.

For updated traffic information and views from dozens of traffic cameras in the Peoria area, click here: http://www.gettingaroundpeoria.com/

For a look at other IDOT District 4 projects, click here: http://www.dot.il.gov/districtreleases.htm#District_4

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that weather permitting, construction work on US 6 east of Coal Valley is scheduled to begin on Monday, June 17, 2013. McCarthy Improvement Company is starting the $1.5 million project to repair and resurface US 6 from the Niabi Zoo Road east of Coal Valley to IL 84 south of Colona.

Improvements to the 4.4 mile section of roadway are scheduled to be completed by mid-September.

Traffic will be restricted to one lane and controlled by flaggers. Drivers should be prepared to stop for the flaggers directing traffic and should be alert for slow moving vehicles.

Motorists are reminded to slow down and drive carefully through all construction zones.

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) announced an update in the traffic pattern for the on-going project at Stuenkel Road/Harlem Avenue in University Park/Monee.

Local access along Harlem at Stuenkel Rd will be accessible in only the northbound direction.  The following detour route will be posted: Northbound Harlem to be detoured via eastbound Dralle Rd to northbound Ridgeland Ave to westbound Steger Rd back to Harlem.  Southbound Harlem to be detoured via eastbound Steger Rd to southbound Ridgeland Ave to westbound Dralle Rd back to Harlem.

The project has a completion date of October 1, 2013.

The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) announced the closure of U.S. 12/U.S. 20 at the railroad crossing a half mile west of the I-65 interchange beginning Monday, June 17th through Friday, June 21st. Crews will be repairing the railroad crossing.

Drivers wishing to travel west on US-12/US-20 will follow a detour south on I-65, west on I-80/94, north on State Road 53, and back to US-12/US-20. Drivers wishing to travel east on US-12/20 will travel south on State Road 53, east on I-80/94, north on I-65, and back to US-12/20.

The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) announced lane restrictions on State Road 152 in Hammond, between 165th Street and 169th Street beginning Thursday, June 13th through November 2013. Crews are resurfacing the roadway. One lane in each direction on State Road 152 will be maintained throughout the project.

 The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) announced lane restrictions and traffic shifts on US-20 in the town of New Carlisle, between Jon Street and Race Street, beginning Monday, June 17th through October 2013. Crews will be making streetscape improvements for this city project.

The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced that weather permitting, work is scheduled to begin Monday, June 17, 2013 on U.S. 6 between Ottawa and Marseilles.

The work, includes milling and resurfacing of US-6, from IL-71 in Ottawa to the east limits of Marseilles. Also included in the work is the replacement of the traffic signal detector loops at the IL-71/US- 6 Intersection, reconstruction of sidewalk ramps at intersections along U.S. 6 in Marseilles and minor bridge repairs. Work is expected to be complete by mid-September.

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced intermittent daytime lane closures on the Cedar Street Bridge over the Illinois River during the weeks of June 17th and June 24th.

The lane closures are necessary for crews to complete a routine inspection of the bridge and will begin in the westbound lanes, then switch to the eastbound lanes.

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) announced that, weather permitting; work is scheduled to begin June 17, 2013 for pavement patching on I-39 from the intersection with I-55 to the Livingston County Line. Work is expected to be complete July 15, 2013.

UPCOMING CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS:

Monday 6/10 – Saturday 6/15:

        WB Beltline off-ramp: move sign structures, grading, concrete paving, asphalt shoulder, guard rail, barrier wall
        Fish Hatch: Stage 5 traffic switch, begin removals and grading operations for middle section, curb & gutter
        Beltline night work: slope paving, stripping deck forms, grading & paving WB off-ramp

Monday 6/17 – Saturday 6/22:

        WB Beltline off-ramp: continue work on tie-in to the Beltline
        Fish Hatch: median work – curb & gutter, concrete pavement, electrical & sign structure base installations
        Beltline night work: slope paving, strip deck forms, WB off-ramp gore/tie-in work

UPCOMING TRAFFIC IMPACTS:
 Fish Hatchery Road:
  Wednesday 6/12: Traffic switch to Stage 5 for median construction
            Southbound Traffic will remain in its current configuration
            Northbound Traffic will be shifted to the east side on the new concrete pavement
  Early/Mid July: Fish Hatchery Road is anticipated to be re-opened to full traffic capacity

Westbound Beltline auxiliary/ramp lane from Park Street to Fish Hatchery Road:
 Monday 6/10 – Wednesday 6/19: CLOSED for constructing the new Westbound off-ramp
            Park Street ramps will remain open, but traffic will have to Yield before entering the WB Beltline
            WB Beltline off-ramp to Fish Hatch will also remain open, but there will be restricted widths and geometrics.

Night-Time lane & ramp closures anticipated every week until early August.

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) announced that weather permitting, a pavement improvement project on IL Route 120 from Bacon Rd to Seymore Ave in Round Lake, Grayslake and Hainesville is scheduled to begin Monday, June 17, 2013.  

The project will involve pavement milling, pavement patching and resurfacing, gutter removal and replacement.  Daytime lane closures will be required.  The project has a completion date of September 30, 2013.

Motorists can expect delays during times when the lane closures are in effect and should allow extra time for trips through this area.  Drivers are urged to pay close attention to the signs in the work zones, obey the posted speed limits and be on the alert for workers and equipment.

 Concrete pavement repair, drainage improvements and bridge deck replacement is slated to begin the evening of Sunday, June 16 on I-694 between I-35W in Arden Hills and Highway 100 in Brooklyn Center. During the work, motorists will find long-term lane closures and ramp and loop closures along the interstate.

I-694 traffic will be a single lane in each direction between East River Road and Highway 10 in Brooklyn Center beginning at 7 p.m. Sunday, June 16. By early Monday morning, the westbound lanes of the interstate will be shifted to the outside of the roadway and motorists will find two lanes through the area daily between 6 a.m. and 7 p.m. The road will be a single lane nightly between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning.

Eastbound I-694 will be restricted to a single lane between Hwy 100 and East River Road overnight Monday, June 17 and will be shifted to the outside lanes of the roadway before Tuesday morning’s commute. The eastbound lanes also will be restricted to two lanes daily from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. and a single lane overnight between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning. At the same time, the ramp from East River Road to westbound I-694 will close.

During the week of June 16, westbound lane closures will be expanded between I-35W and Hwy 100 through the end of the project in early November. Traffic restrictions will be the same as above. Ramps/loops between I-35W and Hwy 100 will be closed for up to ten days at a time during this construction season. No two interchanges will be closed in a row so motorist will have access to and from the interstate at the next interchange from the one closed.

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that IL-117 will be closed at the Norfolk Southern Railroad crossing in Goodfield from 7:00 a.m. Monday, June 17th until 5:00 p.m. Friday, June 21st.

A detour route using US-150 and US-24 will be posted.

There will be intermittent lane closures under flag control for utility work on M-60 (Mendon Road) between Meadowview Drive and 9 Mile Road near Union City, Calhoun County, from 7 a.m. Monday, June 10, through 4 p.m. Wednesday, July 3.

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that 5.03 miles of northbound Interstate 57 is slated to be rubblized and resurfaced with asphalt mix starting June 10, 2013, weather permitting. The project runs from just south of Olympian Drive in Champaign (mile marker 238) to two miles south of Thomasboro (mile marker 245). During construction, one lane of traffic will be maintained.  

The overall project is anticipated to be complete by end of October this year, weather permitting.

Special care will be needed as construction trucks will enter and leave the open lane of traffic. These trucks will be moving at a slow rate of speed and motorists will need to be alert. Motorists are advised to slow down, obey posted limits and drive carefully through this and all work zones.

Area residents and business owners are invited to attend an open house to learn about the Southwest Reconnection Project affecting the Highway101 River Crossing and the County Road 61/Flying Cloud Drive corridor.

The open house will be held Wednesday, June 26 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Chanhassen Public Library, 7711 Kerber Boulevard in Chanhassen.

Open house attendees will be able to learn the details of the project, view project layouts and ask questions of MnDOT and other project partners. Information also will be available about the cultural resources investigation, which is being conducted in compliance with the federal Section 106 process.

The Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) for this project was recently published, and is available on the project website. Written comments will be received at the Open House and through July 3, 2013.

For more information about these projects or to sign up for email updates visit: http://www.dot.state.mn.us/metro/projects/hwy101river/index.html

To request an ASL or foreign language interpreter, call 651-366-4720.  To request other reasonable accommodations, call 651-366-4718; the Minnesota Relay service toll-free at 1-800-627-3529) TTY, Voice or ASCII) or 711, or email your request to adarequest.dot@state.mn.us.

For real-time travel information anywhere in Minnesota visit www.511mn.org or dial 5-1-1.

IDOT announced that Spring Lake Road at Spring Lake in Tazewell County will be closed to traffic from Monday, June 17th until mid-August.  The closure is necessary for the bridge to be removed and replaced with a pipe culvert.  

Access to the south side of Spring Lake Road will be provided by a marked detour. Access to parking lots at Spring Lake will remain open during construction.  Project details.

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) announces that, weather permitting; work is scheduled to begin June 10, 2013 for rehabilitation of the bridge carrying IL-49 over a tributary to Stony Creek 3 miles north of I-74 in Vermilion county.

This project includes removal and replacement of the concrete beams and construction of a new concrete  bridge surface.  Traffic on IL-49 will be reduced to one lane and will be controlled by traffic signals.  While work is ongoing, please observe all traffic control signs.

The anticipated completion date is September 2013, weather permitting. 

Project will require lane closures 

Motorists may encounter delays on 4th Street NE and on University Avenue in Minneapolis as crews resurface the roadway.

At 9 a.m. Friday, June 7, 4th Street NE and University Avenue between I-35W and Central Avenue will be reduced to a single lane.  At 9 a.m. Friday, June 21, the left lane of 4th Street NE and the right lane of University Avenue between I-35W and Central Avenue will be closed. 

All lanes will re-open on the same days, weather permitting.

For real-time travel information anywhere in Minnesota, visit www.511mn.org or dial 5-1-1.

Weekend road closures and weeknight lane closures are planned

Motorists will encounter eight weeks of weekend and weeknight delays and detours on Highway 169 between Highway 55 and 77th Avenue as crews resurface the roadway.

On Friday, June 7, southbound Hwy 169 between Hwy 55 in Golden Valley/Plymouth and 77th Avenue in Brooklyn Park/Maple Grove will close for four consecutive weekends. The lane closures will begin at 9 p.m. each Friday and continue through 5 a.m. the following Monday. All weekend closures of southbound Hwy 169 will subside in July – weather permitting.

On Friday, July 12, northbound Hwy 169 between Hwy 55 and 77th Avenue will close for four consecutive weekends. The lane closures will begin at 9 p.m. each Friday and continue through 5 a.m. the following Monday. All weekend closures of northbound Hwy 169 will subside in August – weather permitting.

All lanes and ramps will be open over the July 4th Holiday weekend.

In addition, motorists will encounter various overnight weeknight ramp closures.

During weekend closures, motorists should use I-94, 394, and 494 and Highway 100 as alternative routes.

Throughout the past 10 years, extensive repairs to the 7.5 mile stretch of the highway have prolonged the life of the road. Current cracks in the road, declining pavement ride quality indexes and drainage issues necessitate pavement reconstruction. The $12.2 million project will improve the existing and future mobility of the road and provide a smoother road surface. The project also includes installing new guardrails, and improving bus lanes and pedestrian accessibility.

To sign up for the project’s e-mail updates or for more information, visit the project’s Web site at http://www.dot.state.mn.us/metro/projects/hwy169resurface/

For real-time travel information anywhere in Minnesota visit www.511mn.org.

Highway 169 will be reduced to a single lane

Motorists will encounter delays in both directions of Highway 169 between Highway 7 and Highway 62 as crews repair the decks, beams and guardrails on the Nine Mile Creek, Excelsior Boulevard and 2nd Street Bridges.

On Monday, June 10, both directions of Hwy 169 between Highway 7 in Hopkins and Highway 62 in Edina will be reduced to a single lane as crews begin repairing the three bridges. All lanes of Hwy 169 will re-open by mid to late July, weather permitting.

While the bridges will remain open throughout the project, some of the bridge ramps will be closed. On June 10, the Excelsior Boulevard ramp in Hopkins to southbound Hwy 169 will close. Eastbound Excelsior Blvd traffic will be detoured to Blake Road and Hwy 7. Westbound motorists will be detoured to Shady Oak Road and to Hwy 7.

Beginning mid to late June, the 7th Street W (Interlachen Road) ramp in Edina to southbound Hwy 169 and the Bren Road ramp to northbound Hwy 169 will close. The Excelsior Blvd ramp to northbound Hwy 169 will also close. During the bridge ramp closures, motorists will be detoured to Hwy 169 and to Hwy 7.

To sign up for the project’s e-mail updates or for more information, visit the project’s Web site at http://www.dot.state.mn.us/metro/projects/169bridge/

For real-time travel information anywhere in Minnesota visit www.511mn.org. 

Ongoing traffic restrictions/closures

For a list of long-term closures and detour information, visit www.mndot.gov/metro/projects/694expand/. 

Construction Updates

Rainy weather continues to hamper construction activities. Crews have focused their efforts on work that is less weather dependent. Grading and material hauling activity will increase as soils dry so that the contractor can make up for lost time.


Interstate 94 North Central West Project

Concrete pavement repair, drainage and bridge deck replacement is tentatively slated to begin at 7 p.m. on Sunday, June 16 on I-694 between I-35W in Arden Hills and Hwy 100 in Brooklyn Center. During the work, motorists will find long-term lane closures, weekend full closures and ramp and loop closures along the interstate. For more information or to sign up for email alerts, please visit:: http://www.dot.state.mn.us/metro/projects/694west/.

Interstate 694
The ramp from Lexington Avenue to westbound I-694 closed and will remain closed through November to allow crews to construct the new westbound Hwy 10 roadway connecting to the westbound Hwy 10 diagonal, along with the new alignment of westbound I-694. The westbound County Road 96 detour is now southbound Victoria Street to reach westbound I-694. Please follow the posted detour signs.

• Although rainfall continues to slow construction progress, crews have removed the remaining old pavement along westbound I-694 and the Hwy 10 diagonal. Once the ground has a chance to dry up, crews will continue earthwork and work on drainage for the new roadways
• Crushing operations are expected to begin within the next couple weeks east of Hamline Avenue. The rubble pile in the area will be crushed in to gravel and recycled.
• The new concrete bridge deck for the westbound I-694 bridge crossing Old Hwy 10 (Ramsey County Road 76) was poured last week and has finished its curing cycle.  
• Next week, construction crews are scheduled to finish forming the new bridge deck for the new westbound I-694 bridge crossing eastbound Hwy 10. Once completed, crews will pour concrete for the new bridge deck. Over the next couple of weeks, crews will also complete the slope paving along the bridge abutments. 
• MnDOT and other local agencies will continue to monitor traffic conditions in the corridor and make adjustments as needed. Please allow additional travel time during rush hour until traffic begins to acclimate to the detour changes.

Highway 10 and Ramsey County Road 96  

• During the season-long closures of Highway 10 and Ramsey County Road 96, the Big Ten Tavern and Scherer Brothers Lumber Co. remain open for business. Access will be maintained at all times. Currently, customers can reach these businesses by the way of the eastbound Hwy 10 bridge over I-35W and along Hwy 10 between I-35W and Prior Avenue.
• A new temporary roadway will be constructed to provide access to local businesses and homes between County Road 96 and I-35W. It will connect County road 96 to a frontage road located on the north side of County Road 96 and on the west side of Hwy 10. Once the new roadway is open, access to this area from eastbound Hwy10 will close. A detailed map of the temporary access road is available at: http://www.dot.state.mn.us/metro/projects/hwy10ardenhills/
• Rain has caused construction efforts to move more slowly than originally scheduled but excavation is underway for the new retaining wall along the northeast side of the new interchange. Once dirt work is completed, crew will begin forming the footings for the retaining wall. Excavation of the bridge abutments is complete. All the piling has been placed and the footings were poured for the north abutment of the new Hwy 10 bridge. Work continues on the rest of the abutments and all the piling for the south abutments should be installed by the end of this week and crews will begin forming the footings. As excavation continues work will continue on the walls and other substructures of the bridges
• Crews are also digging for the new retention ponds on the northwest side of the interchange and the new temporary roadway.
• Early next week, local residents may experience some temporary watermain shut downs, which will allow crews to complete some utility work on the watermain in the area. Those who will be directly affected will be contacted with specific dates and times.
• There is storm sewer crossing 96 that will be taking place in the next week too. To install pipe crossing, access to Lakeshore from 96 will be close for a couple days (weather pending) and have to use Old Ten to access Lakeshore.
• Xcel Energy will install a temporary gas line for homes along Lakeshore Place late next week, weather permitting, to be out of the way for the sanitary, watermain, and retaining wall along Lakeshore.

Informational Project Presentations

651-234-7504
Kent Barnard, Communications Specialist/Business Liaison for MnDOT

The Illinois Department of Transportation announces that weather permitting, construction work on US 30 west of I-39 will start on Monday, June 3, 2013.  Work is beginning work to two bridges carrying US 30 over the Green River.  The work is scheduled to be completed by mid-July.

The workers will be removing and replacing the expansion joints on the structures and adding new surface to the two bridges.  Work will be done to one half of the structures at a time, with traffic restricted to one lane using temporary traffic signals.  Drivers should expect short delays and be prepared to stop for vehicles waiting at the traffic signals.

The Illinois Department of Transportation announces that weather permitting, construction work on the Centennial Expressway (IL 92) north of the I-280 interchange will begin on Monday, June 3, 2013. Workers are to make repairs to the culvert under the roadway.  The work is scheduled to be completed by the end of July.

Much of the work is in the median area of the Centennial Expressway and will only require occasional temporary lane closures.  Drivers should be alert for slow moving construction vehicles entering and exiting the work area north of the interchange.

Ramps to be rebuilt at Belvidere Road, Lake Street and I-55

“The Tri-State Tollway serves thousands of drivers every day and these interchange improvements will ensure drivers continue to have safe, well-maintained ramps to help them get where they need to go,” said Illinois Tollway Executive Director Kristi Lafleur. “We understand that construction is inconvenient, but we’ve committed to keep all of the ramps open throughout the work.”

In 2013, work on the Tri-State Tollway will include rebuilding the four ramps at Belvidere Road, one ramp at Lake Street and eight ramps at the interchange connecting I-294 and I-55. Improvements include reconstructing concrete ramps and asphalt shoulders, as well as upgrading lighting and drainage structures, to extend the life of the ramps and provide safe and convenient travel for Tollway customers. Work is scheduled to begin the week of June 3 at all three interchanges.

I-94 Interchange at Belvidere Road (Illinois Route 120)

The Illinois Tollway is rebuilding all four ramps at the Belvidere Road Interchange in 2013. During the week of June 3 work is scheduled to begin with shoulder closures on the westbound exit ramp to eastbound Belvidere Road and the eastbound entrance ramp from eastbound Belvidere Road to install temporary pavement and prepare for a traffic shift.

Once the temporary pavement is in place, traffic will be shifted to the left to provide a work zone with half the width of the ramp being reconstructed at a time. Work on the first half is expected to be completed in July, at which time traffic will be shifted to the right with a work zone on the left. Work on the two remaining ramps is scheduled to begin later this year. All ramp work is scheduled to be completed by the end of the year.

The ramps will remain open throughout construction with traffic shifts to provide a work zone. The work will have no impact on traffic along I-94 but will require temporary lane closures on Belvidere Road.

Work at the Belvidere Road Interchange includes rebuilding concrete ramp pavement and asphalt shoulders. Lighting and drainage structures will also be upgraded. As many as 20,000 vehicles use the Belvidere Road Interchange on an average weekday.

I-294 Interchange at Lake Street (U.S. Route 20)

At Lake Street, the Tollway will rebuild the entrance ramp to northbound I-294. Beginning the week of June 3, shoulder closures will be needed to install temporary pavement and shift traffic to the left to provide a work zone on the right with half the width of the ramp being reconstructed at a time.

All construction is scheduled to be completed by the fall. As many as 12,650 vehicles use the ramp on an average weekday.

I-294 Interchange at I-55

Ramp reconstruction is scheduled on the eight ramps that make up the interchange connecting I-294 and I-55. The project includes rebuilding the entrance and exit ramps connecting I-294 with I-55, Joliet Road and Wolf Road, as well as the ramps providing access from northbound I-294 to the Hinsdale Oasis.

 During the week of June 3, off-peak ramp lane closures are scheduled for shoulder patching to prepare for a traffic shift. Traffic will be shifted left to provide a work zone on the right on the ramps connecting Wolf Road with I-55 and I-294, the exit ramp from northbound I-294 to northbound I-55 and the entrance ramp from I-55 and Joliet Road to northbound I-294. As the work is completed, traffic will be shifted to the opposite side.

In addition, a temporary ramp from northbound I-294 to the Hinsdale Oasis will be built so that reconstruction of the permanent ramp can begin. Work will require off-peak lane closures on I-294 near the Hinsdale Oasis, but Tollway customers will continue to have full access to the oasis throughout construction.

The ramp work will require shoulder closures and overnight lane closures on I-55. This work is being coordinated with the Illinois Department of Transportation.

Improvements on the interchange connecting I-294 and I-55 include removing the existing pavement and replacing it with new full-depth concrete pavement and new asphalt shoulders. Guardrails and lighting will also be upgraded as part of this project, as well as the median barrier wall and drainage structures on the entrance ramp from I-55 and Joliet Road to northbound I-294.

As many as 80,000 vehicles use these ramps on an average weekday. Construction is scheduled to be complete by the end of 2013.

The ramp reconstruction and repairs on the Tri-State Tollway are part of the 15-year, $12 billion capital program, Move Illinois: The Illinois Tollway Driving the Future. This year, the Tollway will invest $18 million on the Tri-State Tollway to extend the life of four interchanges and provide smooth, new roadway surfaces for drivers. Interchanges along the Tri-State Tollway (I-94/I-294) scheduled for improvements include the interchange at Belvidere Road (Illinois Route 120); the interchange connecting I-294 to the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway (I-90)/I-190/River Road/Kennedy Expressway; the interchange at Lake Street (U.S. Route 20) and at the interchange connecting I-294 with I-55.

IDOT announced that daytime closures on US-50 near Shattuc Road and on a portion of Shattuc Road will begin immediately, weather permitting. Intermittent lane restrictions will be needed during the initial stages of construction on all lanes at the intersection of US-50 & Shattuc Road.

Motorists are urged to use caution, obey all warning signs, and allow extra time when traveling through the work zone. This work should be completed by October 23, 2013.

Steve Putz is the Supervising Field Engineer for IDOT in this area. If you have questions concerning this project you may contact him at 618-346-3350.

Traffic to be shifted on York Road ramp to minimize impact to traffic

Work to begin rebuilding the York Road exit ramp off of the connector road from eastbound I-88 to the southbound Tri-State Tollway (I-294) is scheduled during the week of May 27. 

During this time, traffic on the York Road ramp will be shifted to the right to provide a work zone, with half the width of the ramp being reconstructed at a time. Work on the first half is expected to be completed in July, at which time traffic will be shifted to the left with a work zone on the right. Reconstruction work will be performed on weekdays and the York Road ramp will be open to traffic throughout construction.

Work includes reconstruction of the York Road ramp using full-depth asphalt, as well as shoulder improvements and upgrades to the drainage system.

The Illinois Tollway is repairing ramps at three interchanges on the east end of I-88 in 2013. In addition to work on the York Road ramp, work also includes repairs to short segments of ramps at the Highland Avenue and Spring Road Interchanges. All three projects are scheduled for completion by fall.

The ramp reconstruction and repairs on I-88 are part of the 15-year, $12 billion capital program, Move Illinois: The Illinois Tollway Driving the Future. This year, the Tollway will invest $3.9 million on I-88 to extend the life of the three interchanges and provide smooth, new roadway surfaces for drivers.

IDOT announced that weather permitting, the ongoing highway sign replacement project along I-290/IL-53 from Thorndale (Itasca) to US-12 in Arlington Heights, will begin its overnight lane closures Tuesday, May 28, 2013.

The project involves removing and replacing sign panels for both ground mounted and overhead sign assemblies along I-290/IL-53 and also along ramps and roads with exits or entrances to the highway.

This phase of the project will require nighttime lane closures from the approximate dates of 5/28/13 to 6/20/13 on NB & SB IL 53 between I-90 and US-12 and possible ramp closures between the approximate hours of 7 p.m. and 5 a.m. Sunday through Thursday and 8 p.m. to 11 a.m. Friday and Saturday.  Daily shoulder and partial ramp closures could occur Monday through Friday between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. The entire project has a completion date of 8/31/2013.

Drivers should expect delays and are urged to pay close attention to the signs in the work zones, obey the posted speed limits and be on the alert for workers and equipment.

EB I-74 traffic traveling to NB and SB Morton Avenue will be combined onto the current exit ramp to NB  Morton Avenue.  Access to SB Morton Avenue will be provided via left turn at a newly signalized intersection. The current exit ramp from EB I-74 to SB Morton Avenue will be closed for reconstruction.

NB and SB Morton Avenue traffic traveling to WB I-74 will be combined onto the current entrance ramp from NB Morton Avenue. SB Morton Avenue traffic will access the ramp via left turn at a newly signalized intersection. The current entrance ramp from SB Morton Avenue to westbound I-74 will be closed for reconstruction.   

The overall project is the complete reconstruction of I-74 from Pleasant Hill Road to Morton Avenue in Tazewell County, including construction of additional through lanes on I-74; reconstruction of the I-155 interchange into a new configuration; ramp improvements at the Morton Avenue interchange; removal of eight existing structures on I-74 with replacement of six of those structures; pavement removal and replacement; installation of highway lighting; and, installation of roadway drainage. The project is expected to be completed in 2015.

For more information, please visit: http://www.dot.il.gov/ImprovingI74I155/index.html
 
Please slow down and use extreme caution while driving through all work zones.

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that there will be daily lane closures on IL 143 beginning Tuesday, May 28, 2013, weather permitting. These lane closures are necessary to remove the existing asphalt surface course and replace with a new asphalt surface course. It is estimated that these project activities will be completed by July of this year.

The Department asks that motorists be patient, reduce speed, and use extreme caution when travelling near and throughout this work zone. Signing and traffic control devices will be provided to aid motorists through the work zones.

Proposed work includes reconstruction of approximately 3.2 miles of roadway on the east side of O’Hare Airport. Mannheim Road will be widened from its current two lanes to three through lanes in each direction. A new ramp from southbound Mannheim Road to Balmoral Avenue will also be constructed as part of this project. The work will be completed in four stages while maintaining the current two lanes of traffic in each direction. Occasional temporary lane closures are expected during midday and overnight hours.

Ramp closures in the interchange at Mannheim Road and I-190 are expected later in the project. Detours will be posted during periods of ramp closures.  Completion of the roadwork is expected in late summer 2014. 
         
Drivers are urged to allow extra time for trips through the Mannheim Road corridor, pay close attention to the signs in the work zones, obey the posted speed limits and be on the alert for workers and equipment.

Motorists need to be aware of changes in traffic patterns

The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) announced the I-65 southbound exit to Lafayette Ave. will close Monday, May 20 on or after 12:01 a.m.  This closure is for the contractor to rehabilitate the Lafayette Ave. Bridge and is expected to last for approximately 60 days.  During this ramp closure, one lane of northbound I-65 traffic will be shifted to the southbound side of the interstate.  This will restrict northbound traffic to a 15’ width restriction in each lane.  On Tuesday, May 28 on or after 12:01 a.m. the ramp from State Road 32 to I-65 southbound will close for reconstruction for seven days.

The project on I-65 will add an additional lane in each direction and reconstruct the existing lanes of I-65 from six tenths of a mile north of S.R. 32 to one half mile south of Boone County Road 100 East.  This project also includes rebuilding the S.R. 39 Bridge over I-65 and the I-65 Bridge over Prairie Creek and rehabilitating the bridge over Lafayette Ave.  The project is scheduled to be completed in July of this year.

The speed limit will be reduced to 45 mph throughout the entire work zone.  This construction project has been targeted by the Indiana State Police and the Boone County Sheriff’s Department for increased enforcement activities in an effort to reduce speeding in the work zone.  INDOT encourages motorists to slow down and pay special attention while traveling in work zones throughout Indiana. For the latest news and information about INDOT, please visit www.in.gov/indot.

The northbound I-75 exit ramp to Eureka Road will close at 6 a.m. on Wednesday, May 15 for reconstruction.  Motorists will be detoured to exit northbound I-75 at Allen Road, and head south on Allen Road to Eureka Road.  The ramp is expected to remain closed until the end of June.

COUNTY:  Alger

HIGHWAY: M-28

CLOSEST CITY:  Munising
                         
ESTIMATED STARTING DATE: Monday, May 13, 2013

ESTIMATED COMPLETION DATE:   Friday, July 19, 2013

PROJECT:                         

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will be resurfacing the M-28 Anna River bridge deck, and replacing the bridge approaches.

TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS:                   

This work will require lane closures with flag control initially, followed by one lane of alternating traffic controlled by a temporary traffic signal.

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that weather permitting, construction work on the I-80 bridge over the Mississippi River will begin on Wednesday, May 15, 2013. Eagle Painting and Maintenance is starting the project to clean and paint sections of the structural steel for the bridge.

The outside lane on the bridge for westbound traffic from Illinois to Iowa will be closed.

The contractor will be working from that closed lane to access the underside of the bridge.

There will be no lane closures for eastbound traffic. The open westbound lane will be restricted to a width of 12 feet and 6 inches, so wide loads will be detoured to I-280.

Motorists should be alert for the lane closure and for slow moving vehicles. The project is scheduled to be completed by mid-October.

Drivers are reminded to slow down and drive carefully through all construction zones.

County:  Berrien County

Highway:  US-12

Closest City:  New Buffalo

Start Date:  Monday, May 13, 2013

Projected End Date:  Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2013

Project:

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will be repaving 1.6 miles of US-12 from Red Arrow Highway to the south branch of the Galien River near New Buffalo, Berrien County. The $6.9 million investment includes a new Squaw Creek culvert, guardrail replacement and drainage upgrades.

Traffic Restrictions: 

Single-lane closures under flag control, and short-duration ramp closures with signed detours.

The Illinois Department of Transportation announces that drivers will encounter ramp closures and lane closures in both directions of I-474 at Exit 3A (Maxwell Road/Farmington Road interchange) beginning the week of May 6th.

The ramps at this interchange taking westbound I-474 traffic to Maxwell Road/Farmington Road and taking Maxwell Road/Farmington Road traffic to westbound I-474 will be closed while the work is completed to replace the decks of the bridges carrying traffic over I-474 at this location. Detour routes will be posted. This project is expected to be completed by October.

Please slow down and use extreme caution while driving through all work zones.

For updated traffic information and views from dozens of traffic cameras in the Peoria area, click here: http://www.gettingaroundpeoria.com/

For a look at other IDOT District 4 projects, click here: http://www.dot.il.gov/districtreleases.htm#District_4

2013 Lake Cook Road Widening and Reconstruction Project

please click link for detailed information. www.lakecookroad.com/traffic

Weather permitting, a box culvert replacement project on Willow Road from Shermer Road to Patriot Avenue in Northbrook & Glenview will begin Wednesday, May 8, 2013 and has a completion date of September 27, 2013.

The two-stage project will involve replacing two box culverts and will require two local lanes to be closed during both stages. One lane and left turn lanes at Shermer will be open in each direction during construction activities.  Restrictions will not take place until May 15, 2013 or later.

Drivers can expect delays and are urged to take alternate routes, pay close attention to the signs in the work zones, obey the posted speed limits and be on the alert for workers and equipment.

The project will require occasional daytime single-lane closures only. One lane will remain open at all times throughout construction. The project has a completion date of August 1, 2013.

Drivers are urged to pay close attention to the signs in the work zones, obey the posted speed limits and be on the alert for workers and equipment.

Find details on other construction projects in IDOT’s District 1 at www.dot.state.il.us. Updates on the impacts to traffic are available at www.travelmidwest.com.

The project could require daytime closures of IL-19 (Irving Park Rd).  Intermittent off-road construction flagging operations may cause short delays.  The project has a completion date of September 12, 2014.
                                                   
Drivers are urged to pay close attention to the signs in the work zones, obey the posted speed limits and be on the alert for workers and equipment.

Find details on other construction projects in IDOT’s District 1 at www.dot.state.il.us. Updates on the impacts to traffic are available at www.travelmidwest.com.

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) announced that weather permitting, a structure painting project is in progress on I-55 at the I-90/94 Interchange from Halsted Street to Canal Street through approximately June 30, 2013.

This work will require nightly I-55 lane and shoulder closures and various ramp closures at this interchange. Occasional lane/ramp closures over the next few weeks could occur during the following days/times:

I-55 Stevenson

• Sun night – Thurs night -- 9p-5a                                                      
• Fri night -- 10p-7a
• Sat night -- 9p- 8a

Single lane ramp closures

• Sun night – Thurs night -- 11:00 p-5a                                                
• Fri night -- 11:59p-6a                                                          
• Sat night --11:59p-7a

Motorists can expect delays during times when the lane closures are in effect and should allow extra time for trips through this area.  Drivers are urged to pay close attention to the signs in the work zones, obey the posted speed limits and be on the alert for workers and equipment.

Find details on other construction projects in IDOT’s District 1 at www.dot.state.il.us. Updates on the impacts to traffic are available at www.travelmidwest.com.

Weather permitting, a patching and resurfacing project on US-14 in Harvard between IL-23 and Bunker Hill Rd, will begin May 13, 2013.

The project will require traffic to be reduced to one lane only, controlled by flaggers between IL-23 and Bunker Hill Rd.

The lane reduction will be in place during daytime hours only.  Both lanes will be open when no construction work is underway.  The anticipated completion date is Aug. 1, 2013.

Drivers are urged to pay close attention to the signs in the work zones, obey the posted speed limits and be on the alert for workers and equipment.

Find details on other construction projects in IDOT’s District 1 at www.dot.state.il.us. Updates on the impacts to traffic are available at www.travelmidwest.com.

Weather permitting, a bridge rehabilitation project on the Park Avenue Bridge over Calumet Union Ditch in Harvey, Markham and Hazel Crest has begun on Wednesday, May 1, 2013. The project is expected to be completed on July 15, 2013.

The bridge will be removed and replaced and be closed at this location.  The detour route will be 159th to Dixie Highway to 171st Street.
                      
Drivers are urged to pay close attention to the signs in the work zones, obey the posted speed limits and be on the alert for workers and equipment.

Find details on other construction projects in IDOT’s District 1 at www.dot.state.il.us. Updates on the impacts to traffic are available at www.travelmidwest.com.

Weather permitting, a road widening project on IL-72 in West Dundee will begin Monday, May 6, 2013.

The project will include multi-lane highways and require daytime closures for preliminary work and permanent lane closures for completion of the proposed improvements.

The project consists of widening the existing roadways to accommodate dual left turn lanes NB and SB on IL-31. Widening on IL-72 will accommodate a new right turn lane WB onto NB IL-31.

New safety medians will be constructed, along with the installation of new traffic signals.  Traffic lanes will be reduced during construction activities.  The project is expected to be completed on November 11, 2013.

Drivers are urged to pay close attention to the signs in the work zones, obey the posted speed limits and be on the alert for workers and equipment.

Find details on other construction projects in IDOT’s District 1 at www.dot.state.il.us. Updates on the impacts to traffic are available at www.travelmidwest.com.

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced a project to improve two intersections in Gages Lake and Waukegan begins, weather permitting, the week of April 29, 2013.

The work will be located on IL Route 120 at two locations; Almond Road and River Road.

The project will require temporary lane closures during the daytime hours where construction is taking place.  Short term lane closures are expected, with at least one lane of traffic to be maintained in each direction during construction.

The tentative completion date is June 28, 2013.

Motorists should pay close attention to the signs, observe the speed limit and remain alert for workers and construction equipment.

Find details on other construction projects in IDOT's District 1 at http://www.dot.il.gov.

Traffic updates are available online at www.travelmidwest.com.

Weather permitting, a traffic signal modernization project at the intersection of Burnham Ave and River Oaks Drive in Calumet City is scheduled to occur from May 1, 2013 mid July 2013, tentatively.

Traffic signal improvements, patching and resurfacing of the pavement will require weekday lane closures between 7 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.  Lanes will be reduced to one lane in each direction.
 
Motorists should anticipate delays and allow extra time for trips through this area. Please pay close attention to the signs, observe the speed limit and remain alert for workers and construction equipment.

Find details on other construction projects in IDOT’s District 1 at www.dot.state.il.us. Updates on the impacts to traffic are available at www.travelmidwest.com. 

Beginning Monday, April 29, 2013 traffic will be reduced to one lane on IL-146, approximately 3 miles east of Elizabethtown.  Highway contractors will begin replacing the bridge over Peter's Creek.  Traffic will be controlled using temporary signals.  The expected completion date for this project is mid-October of 2013.

Motorists should reduce speed and use caution when traveling in this area.  To avoid any delays motorists should use an alternate route.

Construction work is resuming on IL-2 (North Main Street) north of Rockford.  On Wednesday, April 24, 2013, Latham Road will be closed east of IL-2 for approximately three months.  Latham Road traffic will be detoured around the construction closure on Old River Road and Gleasman Road.

During the closure period, the Latham Road pavement east of IL-2 will be removed and replaced.  The work is part of the project to expand IL-2 from two lanes to four lanes for the three mile section from Elmwood Road to north of Latham Road.

The project is scheduled to be completed by November 2013, so motorists should be alert for construction activity throughout the summer.  Drivers should be prepared to stop for flaggers who will be directing traffic.

Motorists are reminded to slow down and drive carefully through all construction zones.

Start Date: 4/29/2013

End Date: 11/2/2013

PROJECT:

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will be investing $4.5 million to repair five bridges, replace lighting and upgrade signs along almost 4 miles of I-194 in Battle Creek. The five bridges are I-194 over Fountain Street, Grand Trunk Railroad, Dickman Road, Conrail Railroad and the Kalamazoo River.

TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS:

There will be single-lane closures around the clock on I-194 between Columbia Avenue and Michigan Avenue through Aug. 30.

From Sept. 2 through Nov. 2 there will be daytime lane closures and shoulder closures, and all lanes of I-194 will be open 3-6 p.m. on weekdays.

Weather permitting; work is scheduled to begin May 6, 2013 for the cleaning and painting of the structures carrying I-55 over Money Creek just north of the Towanda interchange and over the T. P. and W. Railroad just north of the Chenoa interchange in McLean County.

The estimated completion date is July 31, 2013.

Motorists are advised to slow down and drive carefully through this and all work zones.

There will be single-lane closures and a traffic shift on eastbound I-94 for repaving between Sawyer and Bridgman from Monday, May 5, through Monday, Aug. 26. The Harbert Road bridge over I-94 south of Sawyer will be repaired.

The ramp from eastbound I-196 to northbound US-131 will close for construction this Monday at 9 a.m. through September 25. Detour-Take eastbound I-196 to College Avenue, turn left (north) on College Avenue and then left onto westbound I-196 to northbound US-131.

New merge lane for northbound US-131 in Grand Rapids: http://www.michigan.gov/mdot/0,4616,7-151-9620-299672--,00.html

Work between State Road 249 exit and State Road 51/Toll Road exit could cause travel delays

The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) announced overnight lane restrictions for both eastbound and westbound I-94, between the State Road 249 exit and the State Road 51/Indiana Toll Road exit beginning Sunday night, April 14^th.

Lane restrictions will continue nightly, beginning no earlier than 9 p.m. and ending no later than 5 a.m. All three lanes of I-94 in each direction will be open during daytime hours. Nighttime I-94 lane restrictions will continue until the completion of this phase of the bridge rehabilitation project in fall 2013.

COUNTY: Berrien County

HIGHWAY: US-31

CLOSEST CITIES: Benton Harbor and St. Joseph

START DATE: Monday, April 15, 2013

ESTIMATED END DATE: Friday, July 12, 2013

PROJECT:

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will be investing $796,000 to repair 9 bridges on or over US-131 near Benton Harbor and St. Joseph in Berrien County, including:

- US-31 Business Route over St. Joseph River,

- US-31 over Pipestone Creek,

- Pipestone Road over US-31,

- Meadowbrook Road over US-31, and

- Napier Avenue over US-31.

TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS: Single-lane closures and traffic shifts.

The on ramp from Market Avenue to eastbound I-196 will close for bridge work tomorrow (Friday) at 9 p.m. through early July. Detour: East on Market Avenue to northbound US-131 to eastbound I-196.

COUNTIES: Bay and Tuscola

HIGHWAY:  M-25

CLOSEST CITY: Bay City

START DATE: Monday, April 15, 2013

ESTIMATED END DATE: Late August 2013

PROJECT DETAILS:

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will invest $9.5 million to resurface and make road improvements on M-25 from west of the Bay/Tuscola county line east to the Bay Park Road intersection.
Work includes milling, resurfacing, joint repairs, shoulder widening, drainage improvements, guardrail and safety upgrades.

TRAFFIC IMPACT:

Alternating single-lane closures will be in effect under flag control.
Work on a separate project, M-25 over the Quanicassee River in Tuscola County, will continue with traffic detoured through mid-June.

Roadway construction for Randall Road at Big Timber Road begins the week of April 8, 2013, weather permitting, and is expected to be completed by the end of September 2013. Anticipated work includes the addition of a turn lane, removal of an island, replacement of the traffic signals and street lighting, and the placement of storm sewers.

Construction will be completed using daily lane closures allowing traffic to travel through the construction zone at all times. Motorists are advised to exercise caution while traveling through the area, watch for equipment entering and leaving the road, and expect increase travel times through the construction zone.

Questions or concerns may be directed to Brad Hunold at (630) 262-6177. For all Kane County Traffic Advisories, see www.co.kane.il.us/dot/trafficalerts .

Work has begun on the I-70 project between Greenup and Casey. The project consists of removing the bituminous wearing surface, rubbilizing the old original concrete pavement, and then placing new bituminous pavement on top of the rubbilzed concrete to create a new pavement structure.

The project will be accomplished in two stages, with the passing lanes being done first.  It is scheduled to be substantially completed by November 15, 2013. Motorists are asked to slow down, use caution, and follow all signs and message boards and the consideration of alternate routes is recommended. All entrance and exit ramps at both interchanges will remain open to traffic at all times.

Traffic updates are available online at www.travelmidwest.com.

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that weather permitting, there will be overnight shoulder and lane closures on IL Rt. 53 at Lake Cook, I-290 at Biesterfield, and IL Rt. 19 at Irving Park road to allow bridge substructure repairs and pipe work.  This project is scheduled to begin May 1, 2013.

Each project will be completed in separate stages for construction, with a projected completion date of July 1, 2013. The duration of bridge work will be approximately 3-4 weeks at each location.

The project will begin at IL Rt. 19 at Irving Park Road Bridge and then move north to I-290 at Biesterfield Bridge and IL Rt. 53 at Lake Cook Bridge.

The overnight closures will be in effect from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. while work is going on at each location.

Only one lane will be closed at a time in one direction during overnight closures.  All lanes will be open during the day with shoulder closure at each location.

All bridge repair work will be under the bridges on abutments and piers.

Motorists should pay close attention to the signs, observe the speed limit and remain alert for workers and construction equipment.

Find details on other construction projects in IDOT’s District 1 at www.dot.state.il.us. Updates on the impacts to traffic are available at www.travelmidwest.com.

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that weather permitting, construction work on Business US 20 southeast of Freeport  on Monday, April 8, 2013.  The $2.1 million project will replace the bridge carrying Bus. 20 over the railroad lines near Hollywood Road. The contract is scheduled to be completed by the end of November.

Traffic will be restricted to one lane in each direction as the four lane structure will be removed and replaced one half at a time.  Drivers should reduce speed and be prepared for the lane closures and for narrow travel lanes.

Drivers are reminded to slow down and drive carefully through all construction zones.

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that weather permitting, construction work on US-20 between East Dubuque and Galena began on Monday, April 8, 2013.  The bridge decks are to be removed and replaced for the bridge carrying eastbound US-20 over the Sinsinawa River two miles west of IL-84 and the bridge for westbound US-20 over Menominee Road three miles west of IL-84.

Traffic is to be restricted to one lane in each direction at each structure as the bridges is to be replaced one half at a time.  Drivers should be alert for the lane restrictions and for slow moving vehicles exiting and entering the work areas.  Replacement of the two bridges is scheduled to be completed by October 1, 2013.

Motorists are reminded to slow down and drive carefully through all construction zones.

PROJECT DETAILS
East Washington Ave & Livingston St Intersection:  Work is scheduled March 11 – August 9.   The project consists of constructing a median break with left turn lanes and traffic signals at the intersection.

Two lanes of traffic will be maintained on E. Washington Avenue in each direction during peak traffic hours for the duration of the project.  At limited times, during off-peak traffic hours, E. Washington Avenue may be limited to one lane of traffic.
Delays are expected in the corridor during peak commuting times.  Motorists are encouraged to use alternate routes as well as alternate forms of transportation during this project to help ease construction.

Additional information on the project can be found at:  http://www.cityofmadison.com/business/PW/contracts/details.cfm?ContractNumber=6906

PROJECT DETAILS

Outer Loop:  Webster St (King St – E. Washington Ave) & Webster/Doty/King Intersection:  Work is schedule March 29 – July 5.  The project includes replacing, sanitary and storm sewer, water main, curb & gutter, sidewalk and asphalt pavement.  Traffic will be reduced to one lane  on Webster St for the duration of the project.  King St will be reduced to one lane outbound.  Right turns from Doty St to King St will be maintained at all times.

Access to all business will be maintained at all times during the project.  Madison's Central Business Improvement District (BID) has developed a Downtown Get-Around Guide to help patrons find their way during these construction projects. The guide as well as other project info can be found on the City's website at: http://www.cityofmadison.com/engineering/OuterLoop/

Work is part of the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway (I-90) Rebuilding and Widening Project

Westbound traffic on the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway (I-90) between Irene Road near Belvidere and I-39 will be reduced to one lane this week and an alternate route posted to offer drivers the option to travel west via U.S. Route 20 to reach I-90 and I-39. Two lanes will remain available for eastbound traffic.
The Illinois Tollway is rebuilding and widening the Kishwaukee River Bridge as part of the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway (I-90) Rebuilding and Widening Project. Because the existing Kishwaukee River Bridge is not wide enough to maintain four lanes of traffic and provide a work zone during construction, two eastbound lanes and one westbound lane will be available for I-90 traffic in 2013.

“We know that this construction is not without inconvenience and are offering another route for our customers to take when westbound traffic is heavy,” said Illinois Tollway Executive Director Kristi Lafleur. “When we’re done, drivers will have a new, wider roadway that will improve travel between Rockford and Chicago.”
Beginning on Thursday, April 4, the westbound lanes will be reduced to one lane and the alternate route will be posted as an option directing westbound traffic to exit at Irene Road and travel west on U.S. Route 20 to reach I-90 and I-39. The alternate route will remain in place through the end of this year. However, roadway work on I-90 between Rockford and Elgin will continue and is scheduled to be complete by the end of 2014.

Construction zone speed limits are in effect in all construction zones 24/7 and drivers should continue to watch for changing traffic patterns and use caution, especially when workers are present. A 45 mph speed limit will be in place.
Rebuilding and widening bridges and roadway on the 54-year-old Jane Addams Memorial Tollway is part of the 15-year, $12 billion capital program, Move Illinois: The Illinois Tollway Driving the Future. When the $2.2 billion project is complete, I-90 will be a 21st century, state-of-the-art corridor linking Rockford to O'Hare Airport with eight lanes from the Kennedy Expressway to Randall Road and six lanes from Randall Road to I-39.
For more detailed information about Illinois Tollway construction projects, please visit “Projects By Roadway” in the Construction/Planning section on the Tollway’s website www.illinoistollway.com.

Full closure of M-53 (Van Dyke Avenue) as of Tuesday, April 2, in northern Macomb County

Fast Facts:

• Full closure on M-53 between Ebeling and 34 Mile roads starts at 9 a.m. Tuesday and ends in late August.
• The closure is needed in order to reconstruct M-53 over Wilson Drain.
• This work is part of a $15 million investment to rebuild M-53 between 34 Mile and Bordman roads.

The total reconstruction of M-53 between 34 Mile and Bordman roads enter a new stage, according to the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT).As of April 2 at 9 a.m., crews close both directions of M-53 between Ebeling and 34 Mile roads until late August to rebuild the roadway over the Wilson Drain.

During the full closure, traffic is detoured to McKay Road in both directions. For safety, temporary traffic signals have been installed on M-53 at both 34 Mile Road and Ebeling roads.

Included in this project is the addition of a center-turn lane between 34 and 36 Mile roads, creating new right-turn lanes at key intersections, and drainage improvements. All work is expected to be completed in November.

If you're traveling Interstate 94 between the Twin Cities Metro Area and St. Cloud you may encounter delays as both directions of the interstate between Highway 24 in Clearwater and County Road 75 in St. Cloud will be reduced to a single lane beginning on Monday, April 1. The closures are needed as crews resurface the road. When complete, the project will result in a smoother ride, improved drainage and reduced short-term maintenance costs on 7.5 miles of busy interstate.

Please give yourself extra time for travel as both directions of I-94 will be reduced to a single lane, 24-hours per day, through July, 2013. Major delays are expected during peak travel periods.

Traffic forecasts show initial backups could extend five to seven miles, with summertime backups of 20 miles or more possible during peak travel periods. The longest backups are expected on westbound I-94 on Friday afternoons and evenings, and on eastbound I-94 on Friday afternoons and Sundays after 11 a.m. More details can be found on the project website.

Please make sure to plan your route, allow extra time for travel and check www.511mn.org for real-time traffic information prior to travel.

We are also suggesting you use the " zipper merge" when traffic backs up in the work zone. Be prepared to stop, and to navigate the work zone with caution whenever flashing lights, workers and orange cones or barrels are present.

For detailed project information, including current schedule, travel information and tips on navigating during construction, visit the project's website:  www.mndot.gov/d3/i94/.

To receive important project information including traffic and construction updates, subscribe to the project's email updates.

PROJECT DETAILS:       

Improvements to the I-196 bridges over the Grand River at Market Avenue (Exit 73), near Grand Rapids, in Kent County, MI include deck resurfacing and sealing, joint and barrier replacement, structural steel repairs, guardrail and approach work.

TRAFFIC IMPACT:

Traffic impacts begin Saturday, April 6 and motorists should expect delays particularly during peak travel times (morning and afternoon rush hours). A minimum of one lane of traffic will be open at all times on eastbound and westbound I-196. While lane closures are in place on eastbound I-196, the on ramp from Market Avenue to eastbound I-196 is to be closed and detoured east on Market Avenue to northbound US-131 to eastbound I-196.

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A project to replace the Halsted Street bridge over the abandoned IL Central Railroad began April 1, 2013.
 
The project, located 1.2 miles south of the Tri-State Tollway will require a lane reduction on Halsted Street from Ridge Road to 183rd Street.  A new traffic configuration will be set up the week of April 22, 2013 with traffic being placed in the southbound lanes. Two lanes in each direction will be reduced to one lane in each direction.  Lanes will be 12’ in each direction. The project has a completion date of October 15, 2013.

Motorists can expect delays during times when the lane closures are in effect and should allow extra time for trips through this area.

Drivers are urged to pay close attention to the signs in the work zones, to obey the posted speed limits and to be on the alert for workers and equipment.

Find details on other construction projects in IDOT’s District 1 at www.dot.state.il.us. Updates on the impacts to traffic are available at www.travelmidwest.com.

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) announced that advance work is starting this week for a two-year project to reconstruct and widen Willow Road through Northfield from Waukegan Road to the Edens Expressway/I-94.
 
Drivers can expect delays and daytime lane closures starting tomorrow, March 28, as advance work begins to prepare to shift all traffic onto the south side of the roadway. This shift is expected to take place, weather permitting, on April 15. 
 
The project will improve safety and relieve congestion by widening Willow Road from one lane in each direction to two lanes in each direction, with traffic separated by a median. The project will provide new sidewalks on both sides of the roadway, drainage improvements, modernized traffic signals and new lighting to improve safety along the 1.8 mile route.
 
In the first year of work all traffic will be shifted onto two 11-foot wide lanes on the south side of Willow Road, while new lanes are constructed on the north side. In the 2014 construction season, all traffic will be on the new lanes on the north side while the south side is reconstructed. The completion date is the end of October, 2014, weather permitting.
 
IDOT is warning drivers to expect significant delays and to take alternate routes if possible.
 
Motorists should pay close attention to the signs, observe the speed limit and remain alert for workers and construction equipment.

Find details on other construction projects in IDOT’s District 1 at www.dot.state.il.us. Updates on the impacts to traffic are available at www.travelmidwest.com.

Road surfacing to restrict traffic lanes during evening and overnight hours through 2013

The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) announced I-65 will be restricted to one northbound lane and one southbound lane during evening and overnight hours between the U.S. 231 exit (mile marker 247) and just south of the State Road 2 exit (mile marker 240) beginning Monday, April 1^st through early December 2013. Lane restrictions will be in place no earlier than 6 p.m. and no later than 10 a.m. during a Monday night through Saturday morning work week. Two lanes of traffic in each direction will be open during daytime hours. Crews are resurfacing the roadway in addition to pipe and drain work.

In the event of back-ups or slowed traffic, message boards on I-65 will alert drivers to an alternative route to avoid the construction zone.

INDOT reminds drivers to use caution and consider worker safety when driving through a construction zone. For the latest road closures and project updates from INDOT, like us at www.Facebook.com/INDOTNorthwest and follow us at www.Twitter.com/INDOTNorthwest.

You can find traffic restriction information at www.trafficwise.IN.gov.  Contact the LaPorte District toll free at 1-855-GO-INDOT.

IL-41 south of Avon will be reduced to one lane of traffic during bridge construction, March 28th through October.
Temporary traffic signals will be in place during the project.  Please slow down and use extreme caution while driving through all work zones.

For updated traffic information and views from dozens of traffic cameras in the Peoria area, click here: http://www.gettingaroundpeoria.com/.

For a look at other IDOT District 4 projects, click here: http://www.dot.il.gov/districtreleases.htm#District_4

Weather permitting; installation of cable guardrails on I-74 from the Salt Fork Vermilion River to the Indiana state line in Vermilion County and on  I-74 from St Joseph to 1.3 miles east of Oakwood in Champaign and Vermilion counties is scheduled for April 1, through December, 2013.

This project includes earthwork, adjustments to the existing drainage system and installation of a high tension cable guardrail system in the median of the interstate. Traffic on I-74 will be reduced to one lane in each direction at locations where work is ongoing with the left hand lane being closed during daytime hours. While work is ongoing, please observe all traffic control signs.

The anticipated completion date is December 2013, weather permitting. Motorists are advised to slow down and drive carefully through this and all work zones

Work is scheduled to begin April 1, 2013 for the rehabilitation of US-136 beginning at the McLean County / Logan County line southwest of Bloomington and ending at I-55 in McLean.

This project will include 5 miles of cold milling, patching, resurfacing and pavement striping with an  anticipated completion date of August 1, weather permitting.  Motorists are advised to slow down and drive carefully through this and all work zones.

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that a project to remove and replace the bridge on IL-53 over St. Joseph's Creek in Lisle is scheduled to begin, weather permitting, Monday, April 1, 2013.

The project will require IL-53 to be reduced from two lanes in each direction to one lane in each direction at all times from Middleton Ave. to Ogden Ave. in Lisle Township.

The project will require two stages for construction, with a projected completion date of August 2, 2013.  Each stage will be approximately two months.

Motorists should pay close attention to the signs, observe the speed limit and remain alert for workers and construction equipment.

Find details on other construction projects in IDOT's District 1 at http://www.dot.il.gov.

The project, which will eliminate a bottleneck between the Illinois Tollway and the state line, involves widening I-94 to four lanes in each direction from the current three lanes in each direction. It also involves reconstruction of the IL-173 bridge over I-94. One lane of traffic will be maintained on the bridge for the duration of the project, which is scheduled for completion in December.

On I-94, drivers can expect that three lanes will be maintained in each direction during daytime hours with shoulder closures and reduced lane widths. Drivers can expect additional lane closures at times during the overnight hours.

The project will provided significant improvements on the IL-173 bridge, including a multi-use path to accommodate pedestrians and bicyclists and improved lighting. The project also involved a separate $11 million advance contract to reconstruct the Russell Road Bridge over I-94 to accommodate the widened expressway.

Drivers are urged to pay close attention the signs in the work zones, to obey the posted speed limits and to be on the alert for workers and equipment.

Find details on other construction projects in IDOT’s District 1 at www.dot.state.il.us. Updates on the impacts to traffic are available at www.travelmidwest.com.

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that a project to remove and replace the bridge on IL Rt. 53 over St. Joseph’s Creek in Lisle is scheduled to begin, weather permitting, Monday, April 1, 2013.

The project will require Rt. 53 to be reduced from two lanes in each direction to one lane in each direction at all times from Middleton Ave. to Ogden Ave. in Lisle Township.

The project will require two stages for construction, with a projected completion date of August 2, 2013.  Each stage will be approximately two months.

Motorists should pay close attention to the signs, observe the speed limit and remain alert for workers and construction equipment.

Find details on other construction projects in IDOT’s District 1 at www.dot.state.il.us. Updates on the impacts to traffic are available at www.travelmidwest.com.

Crews plan to begin work on three bridges along I-39 between Marathon County C and Locker Road. The schedule is subject to change based on weather conditions.

Improvements include:

• County C – bridge painting, concrete repair on the existing bridge railing, and repair of the existing slope paving below the bridge.
• WI-34 interchange – bridge deck replacement in stages, bridge painting, repair of the existing slope paving below the bridge, and replacement of the guard rail on the roadway approaches.
• Locker Road – concrete overlay of the bridge deck, bridge painting, repair of the existing slope paving below the bridge, and replacement of the guard rail on the roadway approaches.

During construction, motorists on I-39 can expect to encounter single lane closures and speed reductions. Several nighttime freeway closures will be necessary. During the freeway closures, traffic will be detoured via interchange ramps. Other traffic impacts include:

• Traffic on Marathon County C will temporarily be reduced to one lane using flagging operations.
• WI-34 at the interchange with I-39 will be reduced to one NB lane, with no SB traffic over the bridge. This is scheduled to occur as soon as crews begin work and will continue until late June/early July.
  1. Motorists on NB I-39, who want to go south on WI-34 will be detoured via the WI-153 interchange (Exit 179, Mosinee)
  2. Motorists on Balsam Rd, who want to travel south on WI-34 or south on I-39, will be detoured via the WI-153 interchange (Exit 179, Mosinee)
• Locker Rd will be closed to traffic during the deck overlay and approach work. No formal detour will be posted.

Construction is scheduled for completion by mid-August 2013.

For more information regarding traffic impacts in the North Central Region:

• Follow us on Twitter for regional alerts from the Traffic Incident Alert System and for construction related traffic advisories.
• Call 5-1-1 or visit Wisconsin 511 online.

Alerts and updates provided via these sites are not intended for use while driving. When driving, your focus should always be on driving.

For more information, contact:  Kristin McHugh, (715) 421-8380, kristin.mchugh@dot.wi.gov.

The ramp will remain closed until late August 2013, subject to change based on weather conditions and construction status.

During the closure, traffic will be detoured via Business 51 and WI-29. Motorists are advised to plan ahead and allow more travel time to avoid delays.

Anyone interested in additional details regarding traffic impacts associated with the I-39 SB improvement project can sign up for e-mail updates on the project Web site.

For more information regarding traffic impacts in North Central Wisconsin:

• Follow us on Twitter for regional alerts from the Traffic Incident Alert System and for construction related traffic advisories.
• Call 5-1-1 or visit Wisconsin 511 online.

Alerts and updates provided via these sites are not intended for use while driving. When driving, your focus should always be on driving.

For more information, contact:  Kristin McHugh,  (715) 421-8380, kristin.mchugh@dot.wi.gov

The Bayview Bridge (WI-32/57) in Sturgeon Bay, Door County, will be closed to vehicular and pedestrian traffic to upgrade the bridge. It is expected to reopen to vehicular traffic by July 4, 2013.

During the closure, traffic will be detoured through Sturgeon Bay.

• NB cars and trucks will be detoured through the city of Sturgeon Bay along Green Bay Rd to Madison Ave to Michigan St to WI-42/57.
• SB cars will be detoured through the city of Sturgeon Bay along Egg Harbor Rd to Jefferson St to Third Ave to Michigan St to Madison Ave to Green Bay Rd to WI-42/57.
• SB trucks will be detoured through the city of Sturgeon Bay along Michigan St to Madison Ave to Green Bay Rd to WI-42/57.

Motorists should anticipate delays during this closure.  The project includes structural steel repair, bridge painting, electrical and machinery system upgrades, and an overlay of the bridge deck and approaches. This work is being done to extend the life of the bridge.  The electrical work continued through the winter as new conduit was laid.  The Bayview Bridge was opened in 1978 and the last major bridge repairs were done in 2004.

For more information, contact: Kim Rudat, (920) 492-5743, kim.rudat@dot.wi.gov

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) announced that starting on Feb. 25th, weather permitting, there will be daily shoulder and partial ramp closures for the removal and replacement of sign panels along I-290/IL Rt. 53 beginning at Thorndale Ave. and ending at IL Rt. 53 and US Rt. 12.  After April 1, there will also be overnight lane closures, weather permitting. Ramps and roads with exits or entrances to the highway will be affected also.

IDOT expects to begin these closures, weather permitting, February 25th and end on August 30th.

Monday through Friday, drivers can expect daily shoulder closures along I-290/ IL Rt.53 between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.  Lane closures and times will vary. The work will take place through the spring and summer and is scheduled for completion by Aug. 30th.

During the replacement of the overhead assemblies and signs along I-290/IL 53, overnight lane closures will vary, but can be expected from approximately 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. on Sundays through Thursdays and 8 p.m. to 11 a.m. Fridays through Saturdays.

The overnight lane closures will start after April 1st.

IDOT is warning motorists to find alternate routes if possible for the overnight hours when lane closures are in place. Motorists should expect delays & use caution when traveling through the work zone.

Find details on other construction projects in IDOT’s District 1 at www.dot.state.il.us. Updates on the impacts to traffic are available at www.travelmidwest.com.

Location:

US 12/18 (Beltline) and Fish Hatchery Rd. (Greenway Cross-Petra Pl.) interchange, in Madison, in Dane County.
View SW, US 12/18 and Fish Hatchery Rd. Interchange Improvements project maps. 

Project Overview:
This section of roadway is heavily used by local and regional traffic to access downtown Madison, south side of Madison and neighboring communities of Fitchburg and Oregon.

Project will involve:

•     Reconfiguration of north half of Fish Hatchery Rd. interchange
•     Reconstruction of Fish Hatchery Rd., Greenway Cross-Petra Pl.
•     Widening and raising of Fish Hatchery Rd. bridge over US 12/18 (Beltline)
•     Pavement resurfacing of US 12/18 (Beltline) at the interchange

Status/Phase:

•     West half of Fish Hatchery Road Bridge completed.
•     Bridge construction resumed on Feb. 14, 2013.
•     Project scheduled for completion Aug. 2013.

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that a project to paint the elevated portion of Interstate 90/94 (Dan Ryan Expressway) near downtown Chicago is scheduled to run from Sept 10, 2012 to July 31, 2013. Construction will be temporarily suspended during the winter.

The painting will take place between 28th and Canal streets, requiring occasional overnight lane closures between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. Sunday through Thursday, 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. Friday into Saturday, and 9 p.m. and 9 a.m. Saturday into Sunday. No more than two lanes will be closed at one time.

Motorists should anticipate delays and allow extra time for trips through this area. Please obey the speed limit, observe closure signs and remain alert for workers.

Find details on other construction projects in IDOT’s District 1 at http://www.dot.state.il.us. Updates on the impacts to traffic are available at www.travelmidwest.com.

Illinois Transportation Secretary announced a new website to help promote the department's latest work zone safety campaign entitled "Embrace the Orange." As a part of the campaign, the motoring public is encouraged to sign the Work Zone Safety Pledge featured on the new site. The campaign goals are to reduce work zone crashes and fatalities on Illinois roadways.

"We are trying new and creative ways to help make zero fatalities a reality in Illinois," said Secretary Schneider. "We have seen a dramatic increase in fatalities this year and we want to remind all motorists to obey posted speed limits, stop texting and driving and always remember that talking on cell phones or using any hand-held devices while driving through a work zone is illegal."

On the new website, visitors will find detailed information about how to be safe in work zones, work zone standards and policies, information about photo speed enforcement and work zone crash statistics. Visitors to the website are also encouraged to do their part to help save lives and sign the Work Zone Safety Pledge. The pledge asks motorists not to text and drive or talk on the phone in work zones. It also encourages motorists to be safe in work zones by obeying the posted speed limits at all times, pay attention to changing conditions and be courteous to other motorists.

On average, there are over 7,000 work zone motor vehicle crashes in Illinois every year. In 2011, 24 people died in work zones, 21 of those deaths were the drivers or passengers of vehicles, one was a pedestrian and two were construction workers.

In June 2012, the Illinois Department of Transportation kicked off the work zone safety campaign and partnered with Comcast Cable to create "Seymour Signs," a bold, animated character, to help educate motorists on the dangers of reckless driving in work zones. The commercial can be viewed on the new website.

To access the new Embrace the Orange website and take the pledge, visit: www.EmbracetheOrange.com.

Work is progressing on the WI-100 project between I-94 and Watertown Plank Rd in Milwaukee County.

Current plans call for the WB I-94 exit to NB WI-100 to be closed through this summer. Motorists are encouraged to use NB US-45 to Bluemound Rd, Wisconsin Ave or Watertown Plank to access NB WI-100 as a detour route.

Travelers will also experience a shift in traffic on WI-100. Crews will move all traffic onto the SB side of WI-100 until late summer in order to work on the NB lanes.

The project includes widening WI-100 to four lanes in each direction, including reconstructing the intersections. During the majority of construction, two lanes of traffic will be maintained in each direction. Work is expected to complete by the end of 2013. WI-100 will serve as a critical alternate route during the Zoo Interchange project.

For more on projects related to the Zoo Interchange, visit the project web page. 

For more information, contact: Emlynn Grisar, (414) 313-8003, emlynn.grisar@dot.wi.gov or Mike Pyritz, (414) 750-1082, michael.pyritz@dot.wi.gov.

Keep Us Alive Drive 45 is our commitment to keep workers and motorists safe in work zones. Each year, many people are killed in construction zone accidents, both commuters and workers. Please abide the posted speed limit in work zones. When workers are present, it's 45 M.P.H. - It's The Law.

Join us in our pledge to increase awareness and promote safe driving in our work zones by displaying an orange ribbon. Together we can make our roadways a safer place to commute and work. With your help, we can see to it that a construction zone is not an end zone.

Click here for an Illinois Department of Transportation work zone safety message.