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The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) announces that the right two lanes of eastbound I-94 will close starting late Sunday evening for installation of a new bridge joint.
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Traffic control devices and directional signage, including dynamic message boards, have been deployed to guide motorists safely around this closure. Travelers are urged to avoid this area due to the above restrictions. Regardless, all motorists are urged to be patient, reduce speed and exercise added caution.
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Beginning at 7 a.m. Monday, August 26, weather permitting, there will be roadwork on Illinois 142 from McLeansboro to the Saline County line and Illinois 142 from the south city limits of Eldorado to 3 miles south.
To avoid any delays motorists should seek an alternate route. Emergency vehicles will be allowed through the work zone as quickly as possible.
DOWNERS GROVE, IL – An extended ramp closure with detour is scheduled this weekend for pavement repair and resurfacing work on the ramp connecting eastbound Army Trail Road to the southbound Veterans Memorial Tollway (I-355).
Electronic message signs and construction signage will be put in place in advance to alert drivers to the ramp closure and detour. The closures are necessary to safely provide a work zone for resurfacing on the ramp. All work is weather dependent.
“The Illinois Tollway understands safety is just as important as access for drivers who use the Tollway to reach work and home, and we thank them for their patience,” said Illinois Tollway Executive Director José Alvarez. “Closing the ramp allows us to safely complete this work in less time and minimize the inconvenience to customers.”
On Friday, August 23, at 9 p.m. the ramp connecting eastbound Army Trail Road to the southbound I-355 is scheduled to close to traffic through 5 a.m. on Monday, August 26, for ramp resurfacing work. A detour will be put in place directing Army Trail Road traffic to use Rohlwing Road (Illinois Route 53) to reach North Avenue where drivers will be able to access southbound I-355.
The repair work and detours are being coordinated with the Illinois Department of Transportation, DuPage County and local fire and police departments.
In 2019, the Illinois Tollway has scheduled roadway, bridge and ramp work on I-355 between Army Trail Road and I-55. Work includes repairs to Boughton Road, the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad, Butterfield Road, Hill Avenue, North Avenue and Crescent Boulevard. Repairs are also scheduled on the ramps at Army Trail Road, North Avenue (Illinois Route 64), Roosevelt Road (Illinois Route 38), Butterfield Road (Illinois Route 56), the Reagan Memorial Tollway (I-88), Ogden Avenue (Illinois Route 34), Maple Avenue, 63rd Street, 75th Street, Boughton Road and I-55. All work is scheduled to be complete in 2019.
The improvements are funded by the Illinois Tollway’s 15-year, $14 billion capital program, Move Illinois: The Illinois Tollway Driving the Future.
Maps and construction information about the I-355 Roadway Resurfacing and Repair work is available on the Tollway’s website at Illinoistollway.com via the Interactive Tollway map and under “Projects Overview” in the Explore Projects section.
Work Zone Safety
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.
The Illinois Tollway reminds motorists that the “Move Over Law” requires motorists to change lanes or to slow down and proceed with caution when passing any vehicle on the side of the road with hazard lights activated. If you see flashing lights ahead, please move over or slow down.
Illinois State Police have zero tolerance for drivers speeding in work zones or failure to comply with the Move Over Law.
The minimum penalty for speeding in a work zone is $375. Posted signs advise drivers of a $10,000 fine and a 14-year jail sentence for hitting a roadway worker.
Penalties for failure to slow down or move over for a vehicle on the shoulder with flashing lights includes up to a $10,000 fine, 2-year suspension of driving privileges and jail time, in extreme cases.
Getting Tollway Construction Information
- The Illinois Tollway has a variety of ways customers can get the latest travel information, including: Illinoistollway.com – Interactive Tollway Map for construction and live roadway images.
- Daily construction alerts – Daily and long-term lane and shoulder closure schedules.
- Twitter.com – Real-time roadway incident information at Tollway Trip 90, Tollway Trip 88, Tollway Trip 355, Tollway Trip 94/294 and Tollway Trip 390.
About Move Illinois
The Illinois Tollway’s 15-year, $14 billion capital program, Move Illinois: The Illinois Tollway Driving the Future, is improving mobility, relieving congestion, reducing pollution, creating as many as 120,000 jobs and linking economies throughout the region. The first seven years of Move Illinois are on schedule and within budget, delivering the new Illinois Route 390 Tollway and a rebuilt and widened Jane Addams Memorial Tollway (I-90) with its new SmartRoad corridor, as well as opening a new interchange connecting the Tri-State Tollway (I-294) to I-57. Progress continues on projects addressing the remaining needs of the existing Tollway system, delivering the new I-490 Tollway Project and reconstruction of the Central Tri-State Tollway (I-294) and planning for emerging projects.
About the Illinois Tollway
The Illinois Tollway is a user-fee system that receives no state or federal funds for maintenance and operations. The agency maintains and operates 294 miles of roadways in 12 counties in Northern Illinois, including the Reagan Memorial Tollway (I-88), the Veterans Memorial Tollway (I-355), the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway (I-90), the Tri-State Tollway (I-94/I-294/I-80) and the Illinois Route 390 Tollway.
ROSEVILLE, Minn. – Motorists traveling on Highway 50 between Highway 3 in Farmington and Highway 52 in Hampton should plan for delays and detours beginning Aug. 26.
Crews will close Highway 50 between Highway 3 and Blaine Avenue at 7 a.m. Monday, Aug. 26 through 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 30, weather permitting.
Motorists should follow the signed detour using Highway 3, County Road 66 and Blaine Avenue to bypass the closure. There will be no thru access from Highway 3 to Highway 52 during the closure.
The closure is necessary as crews install pipes beneath the road.
For real-time travel information anywhere in Minnesota visit www.511mn.org or dial 5-1-1.
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that shoulder grading, patching and resurfacing IL-176 from Smith Road, in Crystal Lake, to the Fox River, in Prairie Grove, will require daily lane and shoulder closures starting, weather permitting, Monday, Aug. 26.
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that improvements to the intersection of IL-59 (Sutton Road) and Army Trail Road, in Bartlett, will begin, weather permitting, Sept. 3.
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that repairs to the Hankes Road bridge over IL-56, in Sugar Grove, will begin, weather permitting, Sept. 3.
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that pavement repairs at (Kingery Highway) and I-290 will require overnight closures for three nights, weather permitting, starting this evening.
- From 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 21 to 5 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 22, the local lanes of southbound Kingery Highway and the entrance ramps from southbound Kingery Highway to eastbound and westbound I-290 will be closed.
- From 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 22 to 5 a.m. Friday, Aug. 23, the local lanes of northbound Kingery Highway, the Lake Street exit and entrance ramps, the ramp from northbound Kingery Highway to eastbound I-290, the ramp from eastbound I-290 to northbound Kingery Highway and the exit ramp from northbound Kingery Highway to westbound I-290 will be closed.
- From 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 23 to 9 a.m. Saturday, Aug 24, the ramp from eastbound I-290 to southbound Kingery Highway and the southbound Kingery Highway to Lake Street exit ramp will be closed.
An extended ramp closure with detour is scheduled this weekend for pavement repair and resurfacing work on the ramp connecting eastbound Army Trail Road to the southbound Veterans Memorial Tollway (I-355).
Railroad crossing repairs expected to last four days
The Illinois Department of Transportation announces that IL-117 in Goodfield will close at 8 a.m. Monday, Aug. 26.
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The Canadian National Railroad has informed the Lake County Division of Transportation it will be closing the railroad crossing on North Avenue for emergency repairs. The closure of the crossing will begin at 6 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 26 and is scheduled to reopen late afternoon on Wednesday, Sept. 4.
The Illinois Department of Transportation announces that IL-78 in Norris will close at 9 a.m. Monday, Aug. 26.
The Illinois Department of Transportation announces that weather permitting, construction work will begin this Wednesday, August 21, on the US-30 Gateway Bridge over the Mississippi River.
The Illinois Department of Transportation announces that construction on IL-164 about 3 miles south of Oquawka begins Monday, Aug. 26.
The Illinois Department of Transportation announces today that weather permitting, construction work on the structure carrying US-52 over the Green River on the south edge of Amboy will begin Wednesday, August 21.
Kirk Road will be reduced to one lane of traffic in each direction from IL-38 to Fabyan Parkway starting Friday, August 23rd from 5:00 am to 5:00 pm and again on Saturday, August 24th from 5:00 am to 5:00 pm to allow crews to safely place a high friction asphalt surface at the intersection of Kirk Road and Cherry Lane. This reduction in lanes is expected to result in very long delays traveling through the work zone. Drivers are advised to add additional time to commutes or seek alternate routes for these two days. This work is part of the Kirk Road HSIP Improvement from IL- 56 to Cherry Lane which has an anticipated completion of fall 2019, weather permitting. Safety improvements consisting of a high friction surface treatment near Cherry Lane, driver feedback speed display signage, enhanced reflective pavement markings, rumble strips, ADA ramps at 10 intersections and traffic signal upgrades to various intersections are included in thisimprovement.
Lane reduction set between Chillicothe and Sparland
The Illinois Department of Transportation announces that construction on IL-78 between IL-17 and the Stark/Henry county line will begin Wednesday, Aug. 21.
Starting the week of August 19, 2019, Kane County will begin work on to extend the existing boxculvert over the tributary to Mill Creek under Randall Road between Mill Street and Fabyan Parkway in Batavia, Illinois. This project will include widening Randall Road to provide full width shoulders on either side of the road. Construction work hours will be from 7:00am until 4:00pm each day for approximately three months, weather permitting.
The Illinois Department of Transportation announces that the intersection of IL-161 and Noltings Road will close at 6 a.m. Monday, August 19, weather permitting.
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that repairs to the bridge carrying IL-68 (Dundee Road) over northbound IL-53, in Arlington Heights, will require permanent and intermittent lane closures starting, weather permitting, Monday, Aug. 19.
In order to complete the work, the right lane of eastbound Dundee Road will be closed until the project is complete. There also will be intermittent lane closures on northbound Illinois 53 to allow for access underneath the bridge.
The lane closures on IL-53 will occur during the day and at night, but all lanes of will remain open during peak travel times to minimize the inconvenience to the public.
Overnight on Saturday, Aug. 24, all lanes of northbound IL-53 will be closed for the replacement of the steel beam over traffic lanes. Traffic will be detoured to westbound Dundee Road, westbound Rand Road (US-12) and northbound Hicks Road to reconnect with IL-53.
The project is expected to be complete by early September.
Motorists can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through this area. Drivers are urged to pay close attention to flaggers and signs in the work zones, obey the posted speed limits and be on the alert for workers and equipment.
Click here to find details on other construction projects in IDOT’s District 1. Updates on the impacts to traffic are available at www.travelmidwest.com.
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that culvert repairs on IL- 59, just north of Mack Road, in Warrenville, will require lane closures starting, weather permitting, Monday, Aug. 19.
In order to complete the project, northbound IL-59 will be reduced to one lane for up to four weeks. Following completion of the work on the northbound lanes, the southbound lanes will be reduced to one lane for another three to four weeks.
The project is expected to be complete by mid-October.
Motorists can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through this area. Drivers are urged to pay close attention to flaggers and signs in the work zones, obey the posted speed limits and be on the alert for workers and equipment.
Click here to find details on other construction projects in IDOT’s District 1. Updates on the impacts to traffic are available at www.travelmidwest.com.
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that as part of an ongoing reconstruction of the Cumberland Circle at Golf Road (IL-58) and North Wolf Road, in Des Plaines, a new lane configuration will start, weather permitting, Friday, Aug. 16.
MN-95 road closure scheduled Aug.-22-29
Motorists should expect a road closure and delays on MN-95/St. Croix Trail as crews do drainage maintenance work near North Branch Sunrise River crossing, weather permitting.
- Eastbound: Keystone Avenue, CR-11/375th Street to Oasis Road/CR-9
- Westbound: CR-9/Oasis Road, CR-11/375th Street to Keystone Avenue.
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that culvert repairs, pavement patching and guardrail replacements to IL-22 over Flint Creek, in Lake Barrington, will require a full closure starting, weather permitting, Monday, Aug. 19.
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that pavement patching and resurfacing on expressways in the south suburbs will require intermittent, overnight lane closures beginning, weather permitting, Monday, Aug. 12.
The work will be done on the Bishop Ford Freeway ((I-94) between Sibley Boulevard (IL-83) and 159th Street in Dolton and South Holland; the ramps from I-57 to I-80 in Country Club Hills; and I-80 between Briggs Street in Joliet and Ridge Road in Minooka.
The work is expected to be complete by early September.
Motorists can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through this area. Drivers are urged to pay close attention to flaggers and signs in the work zones, obey the posted speed limits and be on the alert for workers and equipment.
Click here to find details on other construction projects in IDOT’s District 1. Updates on the impacts to traffic are available at www.travelmidwest.com.
The Illinois Department of Transportation announces that construction on I-55/74 will begin Monday, Aug. 12.
The work involves repairs to the bridges that carry I-55/74 over the Norfolk Southern Railroad and White Oak Road in Normal and will require lane closures. Two lanes in each direction will be open at all times during the project, which is expected to be complete by the end of October.
Motorists can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through this area. To avoid the work area, when feasible, use of alternate routes should be considered. Drivers are urged to pay close attention to changed conditions and signs in the work zones, obey the posted speed limits, refrain from using mobile devices and be alert for workers and equipment.
For IDOT District 5 updates on Twitter, follow us at http://twitter.com/IDOTDistrict5.
The Illinois Department of Transportation announces that construction along IL-48 south of Weldon in Piatt County begins Monday, Aug. 12.
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that resurfacing, curb and gutter repairs to Belvidere Road (IL-120) from east of the Tri-State Tollway (I-94), in Gurnee, to Waukegan Road (IL-43), in Park City, will require daily lane closures starting, weather permitting, Monday, Aug. 12.
The Belvidere Road ramps to and from Greenleaf Avenue, Waukegan Road (IL-43) and Skokie Boulevard (US- 41) will be partially or fully closed intermittently during off-peak hours.
The work is expected to be complete by mid-November.
Motorists can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through this area. Drivers are urged to pay close attention to flaggers and signs in the work zones, obey the posted speed limits and be on the alert for workers and equipment.
Click here to find details on other construction projects in IDOT’s District 1. Updates on the impacts to traffic are available at www.travelmidwest.com.
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that the installation of traffic signals and sidewalk ramps at Milwaukee Avenue (IL-21) and Green Tree Parkway/Red Top Drive, in Libertyville, will require intermittent, daytime lane closures starting, weather permitting, Monday, Aug. 12.
The work is expected to be complete by mid-November.
Motorists can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through this area. Drivers are urged to pay close attention to flaggers and signs in the work zones, obey the posted speed limits and be on the alert for workers and equipment.
The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) announces that one ramp will reopen and a second is anticipated to close Wednesday night/Thursday morning at the I-94 and I-65 interchange in Lake County.
The ramp connecting westbound I-94 to southbound I-65 should reopen Wednesday night. At that point, crews will move on to close the ramp connecting eastbound I-94 to northbound I-65. That ramp is expected to reopen by the end of August.
All this work is part of a bridge overlay contract in the area.
State road detours must be on state-maintained roads only. The detour for the newly closed ramp will have motorists head southbound at the exit for I-65, but keeping right at the exit for Ridge Road, exiting east on Ridge Road and then immediately exiting north on I-65.
Drivers in Northwest Indiana can monitor road closures, road conditions, and traffic alerts at any time via the District’s social media channels: www.Facebook.com/INDOTNorthwest or Twitter @INDOTNorthwest. Or visit http://www.trafficwise.in.gov for INDOT’s TrafficWise Traveler Information Service.
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that repairs to the structural steel and deck on the bridge carrying Harlem Avenue (IL-43) over the Cal-Sag Channel, in Palos Heights, will require lane reductions and width restrictions starting, weather permitting, Monday, Aug. 12.
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that the resurfacing and installation of sidewalk ramps on California Avenue from north of 19th Street to south of Cermak Road, in Chicago, will require daily lane closures starting, weather permitting, Monday, Aug. 12.
The Illinois Department of Transportation announces that construction of the new J-turn intersection at US-51 and Andrews Road in Macon is entering its next phase.
The work involves milling and resurfacing from High Cross Road to east of Cunningham Avenue in Urbana and microsurfacing from Cunningham Avenue to west of Prospect Avenue in Champaign. Repairs to guardrails also will be performed.
The project is expected to last approximately seven weeks and will require nighttime lane closures between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. Sundays through Thursdays, with at least one lane open in each direction at all times.
Motorists can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through this area. To avoid the work area, when feasible, use of alternate routes should be considered. Drivers are urged to pay close attention to changed conditions and signs in the work zones, obey the posted speed limits, refrain from using mobile devices and be alert for workers and equipment.
The work will require lane closures in both directions, with one lane open in each direction separated by a barrier wall, and is expected to last approximately three to four weeks.
Motorists can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through this area. To avoid the work area, when feasible, use of alternate routes should be considered. Drivers are urged to pay close attention to changed conditions and signs in the work zones, obey the posted speed limits, refrain from using mobile devices and be alert for workers and equipment.
Motorists can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through this area. To avoid the work area, when feasible, use of alternate routes should be considered. Drivers are urged to pay close attention to changed conditions and signs in the work zones, obey the posted speed limits, refrain from using mobile devices and be alert for workers and equipment.
Motorists using I-94 between MN-101 in Rogers and Weaver Lake Road in Maple Grove will see eastbound I-94 reduced to two lanes from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. nightly, Sunday – Thursday nights, beginning Sunday, Aug. 4 through early September.
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that deck sealing and joint repairs on the bridge carrying Torrence Avenue (US-6/IL-83) over Interstate 80/94 (Kingery Expressway), in Lansing, will begin, weather permitting, Monday, Aug. 5.
The project will require daily lane closures on Torrence Avenue in each direction and nightly entrance and exit ramp closures on I-80/94. The work is expected to be complete by the end of September.
Motorists can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through this area. Drivers are urged to pay close attention to flaggers and signs in the work zones, obey the posted speed limits and be on the alert for workers and equipment.
Click here to find details on other construction projects in IDOT’s District 1. Updates on the impacts to traffic are available at www.travelmidwest.com.
A month-long closure of the ramp carrying southbound Waukegan Road traffic to westbound Edens Spur Tollway (I-94) is scheduled to begin next week at the Waukegan Road Interchange for ramp reconstruction.
Electronic message signs and construction signage are in place in advance to alert drivers.
Weather permitting, overnight Monday, August 5 into Tuesday, August 6, the ramp connecting southbound Waukegan Road to westbound I-94 is scheduled to close to traffic. A detour will be posted directing traffic to use the Lake Cook Road Interchange on I-94. Traffic is scheduled to remain in this configuration through the end of August.
The work is being coordinated with the Illinois Department of Transportation, Cook County and the Village of Northbrook, as well as local fire and police departments.
Reconstruction of the ramp carrying traffic from southbound Waukegan Road to westbound I-94 is part of improvements to the Edens Spur. Four additional overnight closures will be needed in September to complete the improvements at this ramp.
The Edens Spur Improvement Project is removing and replacing all existing mainline asphalt pavement and replacing or repairing mainline bridges. Additional work includes replacing the Pfingsten Road Bridge, repairing the Waukegan Road Bridge over the Edens Spur, constructing the barrier separated median with stormwater improvements and upgrading ITS and roadway lighting. All work is scheduled to be complete in 2020.
Originally constructed in 1958, the Edens Spur consists of two lanes in each direction with 4-foot wide inside shoulders and 11-foot wide outside shoulders and an open grass median. Up to 57,000 vehicles use the Edens Spur daily.
These repairs are necessary to extend the life of the roadway and provide safe and convenient travel for Tollway customers. This work is part of the Tollway’s 15-year program, Move Illinois: The Illinois Tollway Driving the Future.
Maps and construction about the Edens Spur Tollway repairs are available on the Tollway’s website at Illinoistollway.com via the Interactive Tollway Map and under “Projects Overview” in the Explore Projects section.
The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) announces that the IN-331 bridge over the Yellow River in Bremen is closing Monday for a superstructure replacement project.
The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) announces that traffic is switching late Sunday night on I-65 as part of a concrete restoration project between US-30 and US-231.
The Illinois Department of Transportation announces that the ramp from northbound Adams Street (US-24) to eastbound I-474 will close Wednesday, Aug. 7.
Lane closures will begin Aug. 5
The Illinois Department of Transportation announces that work on the bridge that carries US-136 over the Illinois River at Havana will begin Aug. 2.
The project will reduce the bridge to one lane controlled by flaggers during daylight hours starting Aug. 5, but closures may extend into the evening and nighttime hours. Westbound traffic may see long wait times during the lane closure. Work is expected to be complete by late August.
Motorists can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through this area. To avoid the work area, when feasible, use of alternate routes should be considered. Drivers are urged to pay close attention to changed conditions and signs in the work zones, obey the posted speed limits, refrain from using mobile devices and be alert for workers and equipment.
The Illinois Department of Transportation announces that the IL-117 ramps to and from westbound I-74 (exit 112) will close Aug. 5.
The Illinois Department of Transportation would like to alert motorists traveling on IL-13 in Marion of ADA and sidewalk improvments.
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that milling and resurfacing of the I-190 ramps at Mannheim Road (US-45), in Chicago, will require overnight ramp closures and partial ramp closures during the day beginning, weather permitting, Friday, August 2.
The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that IL-127 at I- 70 will be intermittently restricted to one lane beginning Wednesday, July 31, weather permitting.
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that pavement repairs along Milwaukee Avenue (IL-21/US-45) in Cook and Lake counties will require intermittent, daytime lane closures starting, weather permitting, Monday, July 29.
The initial phase of work will take place between Townline Road (IL-60) in Vernon Hills and Church Street in Libertyville. Subsequent phases will follow on sections between Harts Road in Niles and Glenview Road in Glenview as well as between Washington Street and Skokie Highway (US-41) in Gurnee.
The work is expected to be complete by the end of October.
Motorists can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through this area. Drivers are urged to pay close attention to flaggers and signs in the work zones, obey the posted speed limits and be on the alert for workers and equipment.
Beginning Monday, July 29, weather permitting, there will be road work on Broadway that will require lane closures between the hours of 7 p.m. and 7 a.m. Work includes patching, milling and resurfacing along Broadway from 25th Street to 44th Street. Motorists should reduce speed, be alert to equipment and workers and use extreme caution when traveling through this area.
To avoid any delays motorists should seek an alternate route. Emergency vehicles will be allowed through the work zone as quickly as possible.
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that pavement patching and resurfacing on Lake Zurich Road (IL-22) from IL-83 in Long Grove to North Quentin Road, in Kildeer, will require intermittent daily lane closures starting, weather permitting, Monday, July 29.
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that improvements to Irving Park Road (IL-19) between Madison Drive and Bartlett Road, in Streamwood, will require lane closures and width restrictions starting, weather permitting, Thursday, Aug. 1.
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that repairs to the bridge carrying Ogden Avenue (US-34) over the Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad, in La Grange, will require permanent lane closures and width restrictions starting, weather permitting, Friday, July 26.
The Illinois Department of Transportation would like to alert motorists traveling on IL-14 and IL-37 in Benton of upcoming lane closures.
The Illinois Department of Transportation would like to alert motorists traveling on Illinois 149 between Zeigler and West Frankfort of upcoming lane closures.
The Lake County Division of Transportation (LCDOT) will be closing 14th Street at Dugdale Street beginning Monday, August 5 at 5 a.m. The closure will
The Illinois Department of Transportation announces that construction along IL-78/116 between Main Street and Lightfoot Road will begin Monday, July 22.
The work involves road resurfacing, replacing the sidewalks, curbs and gutters, and installation of ornamental lighting. Lane closures will be necessary during the project, which is expected to be complete in December.
Motorists can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through this area. To avoid the work area, when feasible, use of alternate routes should be considered. Drivers are urged to pay close attention to changed conditions and signs in the work zones, obey the posted speed limits, refrain from using mobile devices and be alert for workers and equipment.
For IDOT District 4 updates, follow us on Twitter at @IDOTDistrict4 or view area construction details on IDOT’s traveler information map on GettingAroundIllinois.com.
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that an ongoing repair project on the I-80 bridges over the Des Plaines River, in Joliet, will require occasional overnight lane closures starting, weather permitting, Monday, July 22.
A single lane closure in either direction of I-80 will be permitted between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. on days when closures are necessary.
The closures are needed to perform steel repairs and replace bearings on the bridges, with most of the work taking place under both structures. The project is expected to be complete by the fall of 2020.
Motorists should watch for changing traffic patterns, expect delays and allow extra time for trips through this area. Drivers are urged to pay close attention to flaggers and signs in the work zones, obey the posted speed limits and be on the alert for workers and equipment.
The I-80 bridges have been identified for replacement under Gov. Pritzker’s Rebuild Illinois capital program, pending the completion of planning studies and final design.
Click here to find details on other construction projects in IDOT’s District 1. Updates on the impacts to traffic are available at www.travelmidwest.com.
Motorists can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through this area. To avoid the work area, when feasible, use of alternate routes should be considered. Drivers are urged to pay close attention to changed conditions and signs in the work zones, obey the posted speed limits, refrain from using mobile devices and be alert for workers and equipment.
The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) announces that IN-331 (Capital Avenue) will close Monday at the bridge over the St. Joseph River while crews pour concrete as part of a bridge reconstruction project.
The closure will begin at approximately midnight EST, with the road anticipated to reopen by late afternoon the same day. The road will be closed between State Road 933 (Lincolnway E.) and Jefferson Street.
This is the final planned closure for this two-year project, with the bridge anticipated to fully reopen by late August.
During the closure, northbound drivers on Capital Avenue will be detoured east on IN-933 (Lincolnway E.), north on Bittersweet Road and west on McKinley back to Capital Ave. Southbound drivers on Capital Avenue will be detoured east on McKinley, south on Bittersweet Road and west on IN-933 (Lincolnway E.) back to Capital Avenue.
Drivers in Northwest Indiana can monitor road closures, road conditions, and traffic alerts at any time via the District’s social media channels: www.Facebook.com/INDOTNorthwest or Twitter @INDOTNorthwest. Or visit http://www.trafficwise.in.gov for INDOT’s TrafficWise Traveler Information Service.
The Illinois Department of Transportation announces that IL-255 between Seminary Road and just north of IL-111 will be intermittently restricted to one lane in each direction during daylight hours beginning Wednesday, July 24, weather permitting.
The Illinois Department of Transportation announces that the left lane of westbound I-70 between mileposts 32 and 39 will close July 17.
The closure is necessary to facilitate pavement repairs and is expected to last until the end of August. This work is being completed by IDOT's Greenville Maintenance Yard.
Motorists can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through this area. To avoid the work area, when feasible, use of alternate routes should be considered. Drivers are urged to pay close attention to changed conditions and signs in the work zones, obey the posted speed limits, refrain from using mobile devices and be alert for workers and equipment.
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that culvert repairs, pavement patching and guardrail replacements to IL-22 over Flint Creek, in Lake Barrington, will require a full closure starting, weather permitting, July 22. The work is expected to be complete by the end of August.
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that repairs and the installation of a bridge deck overlay on the bridge carrying Governors Highway (IL-50) over Rock Creek will require lane reductions starting, weather permitting, July 22.
The Illinois Department of Transportation announces that road repairs and new pavement markings on Buckley road (IL-137) from O'Plaine Road to IL-83 in Libertyville will require intermittent lane reductions starting at O'Plaine Road and proceeding west, beginning Monday, July 15.
The Illinois Department of Transportation announces that the ramp from eastbound I- 474 to westbound I-74 will close Monday, July 15.
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that repairs and the installation of a bridge deck overlay on the bridge carrying Governors Highway (IL-50) over Rock Creek will require lane reductions starting, weather permitting, July 22.
In order to complete the project, traffic will initially be reduced to one lane in each direction utilizing the northbound lanes while the southbound lanes are repaired. Once work on southbound lanes is completed, traffic will be shifted to one lane in each direction utilizing the southbound lanes.
The work is expected to be complete by the end of September.
Motorists can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through this area. Drivers are urged to pay close attention to flaggers and signs in the work zones, obey the posted speed limits and be on the alert for workers and equipment.
Click here to find details on other construction projects in IDOT’s District 1. Updates on the impacts to traffic are available at www.travelmidwest.com.
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that road repairs and new pavement markings on Buckley road (IL-137) from O’Plaine Road to IL-83, in Libertyville, will require intermittent lane reductions starting at O’Plaine Road and proceeding west, beginning, weather permitting, on Monday, July 15.
The work is expected to be complete by the end of August.
Click here to find details on other construction projects in IDOT’s District 1. Updates on the impacts to traffic are available at www.travelmidwest.com.
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that patching, resurfacing, curb and gutter replacement and ADA ramp improvements on Dempster Street (IL-58) between Waukegan Road (IL-43) in Morton Grove and Skokie Boulevard (US-41) in Skokie will require daily, intermittent lane closures starting, weather permitting, July 15.
The Illinois Department of Transportation announces that construction along Old U.S. 51 will begin Tuesday, July 9.
The work involves pavement patching and replacement of guardrails and culverts in an area from 2 miles south of Heyworth to 5 miles north of Heyworth. Intermittent weeklong closures of Old U.S. 51 where structures are being replaced will be required, and motorists must find an alternate route. The project is expected to be complete by mid-October.
Motorists can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through this area. To avoid the work area, when feasible, use of alternate routes should be considered. Drivers are urged to pay close attention to changed conditions and signs in the work zones, obey the posted speed limits, refrain from using mobile devices and be alert for workers and equipment.
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that as part of the ongoing improvements to the Kennedy Expressway (I-90) between the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway (I-90) and Harlem Avenue (IL-43) noise abatement walls will be installed along the frontage roads of I-90 between Cumberland Avenue (IL-171) and Harlem Avenue (IL-43).
Starting the week of July 8, weather permitting, Higgins Road (IL-72) between Canfield Avenue and Oriole Avenue will be reduced to one lane westbound. Eastbound traffic will be detoured on Canfield Avenue, Foster Avenue and Harlem Avenue.
The project consists of installation of a precast concrete and steel beam noise abatement wall of varying height, with a maximum height of 25 feet, between Cumberland Avenue and Harlem Avenue on the northside of I-90 and from Canfield Avenue to Harlem Avenue on the southside of I-90.
The installation of the sound walls is expected to be complete by the end of December.
Motorists can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through this area. Drivers are urged to pay close attention to flaggers and signs in the work zones, obey the posted speed limits and be on the alert for workers and equipment.
Click here to find details on other construction projects in IDOT’s District 1. Updates on the impacts to traffic are available at www.travelmidwest.com.
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that bridge joint repairs and the installation of a bridge deck overlay on the structure carrying Waukegan Road (IL-43) over Belvidere Road (IL-120), in Waukegan and Park City, will require reductions to one lane in each direction starting, weather permitting, Monday, July 8.
The work is expected to be complete by the end of November.
Motorists can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through this area. Drivers are urged to pay close attention to flaggers and signs in the work zones, obey the posted speed limits and be on the alert for workers and equipment.
Click here to find details on other construction projects in IDOT’s District 1. Updates on the impacts to traffic are available at www.travelmidwest.com.
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that repairs and the installation of a bridge deck overlay on the bridge carrying LaGrange Road (US-45) over the Calumet Sage Channel, in Palos Township, will require lanes to be reduced to one lane in each direction starting, weather permitting, Monday, July 8.
The work is expected to be complete by the end of September.
Motorists can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through this area. Drivers are urged to pay close attention to flaggers and signs in the work zones, obey the posted speed limits and be on the alert for workers and equipment.
Click here to find details on other construction projects in IDOT’s District 1. Updates on the impacts to traffic are available at www.travelmidwest.com.
The Illinois Department of Transportation announces that weather permitting, construction work on IL-251 from Lakeview Drive to Veterans Parkway in Rochelle will begin on Tuesday, July 9.
Martin & Co. Excavating will be starting the project to patch and resurface the roadway.
Daily lane closures with flaggers will be utilized. Drivers should be prepared to stop for flaggers who will be directing traffic through the work areas. The project is expected to be completed within six weeks.
Motorists can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through this area. To avoid the work area, when feasible, use of alternate routes should be considered. Drivers are urged to pay close attention to changed conditions and signs in the work zones, obey the posted speed limits, refrain from using mobile devices and be alert for workers and equipment.
The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that IL-150 from Murphysboro Road to Briar Hill Road will be intermittently restricted to one lane beginning Monday, July 8, weather permitting.
This work will take place daily between the hours of 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Traffic in each direction will be maintained using flaggers. This work is necessary to complete pavement repairs, shoulder widening, and asphalt resurfacing. This work is expected to be completed by the end of October.
Drivers are urged to pay close attention to changed conditions and signs in the work zones, obey the posted speed limits, refrain from using mobile devices and be alert for workers and equipment.
The Illinois Department of Transportation announces that weather permitting, construction work on the structure carrying IL-82 over the south branch of the Edwards River, located 2.4 miles north of IL-17, will begin on Monday, July 8.
Civil Constructors Inc. will be making improvements to the expansion joints, structural steel and bridge deck surface.
To complete the repairs, IL-82 will be closed to all traffic at the structure and closed to thru traffic at the intersection of IL-82 / IL-17 and IL-82 / N 570th Avenue. A marked detour route will be installed utilizing IL-17 to US-34, US-34 to Bishop Hill Road, Bishop Hill Road to N 570th Avenue, N 570th Avenue to IL-82. The detour route will be in effect for the duration of the project, which is expected to be completed by August 23.
Motorists can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through this area. To avoid the work area, when feasible, use of alternate routes should be considered. Drivers are urged to pay close attention to changed conditions and signs in the work zones, obey the posted speed limits, refrain from using mobile devices and be alert for workers and equipment.
Starting the week of July 15th, 2019, routing and crack sealing will begin on the below-listed roads. Construction work hours will be from 7:00 am until 4:00 pm each day for approximately four to six weeks, weather permitting.
The Crack Sealing program is part of the County’s comprehensive road maintenance program to increase the longevity of the roads by sealing road cracks preventing water from penetrating the road
base and reducing the life of the pavement.
The above-mentioned roads will remain open during treatment, but will be reduced to one lane of travel using flaggers and temporary daily lane closures.
Motorists need to be prepared to reduce their speed, exercise caution, and be extra alert. Motorists must watch for construction workers, construction vehicles entering or leaving the site, and obey
flaggers and other traffic control devices within the work zone. Motorists should expect delays while traveling through the work areas. Motorists may want to add additional time to their commutes and
consider the use of alternate routes while this work is being completed.
A reminder – it is illegal for drivers to talk on a cell phone while driving through a highway construction work zone.
Questions and concerns may be directed to Patrick VerHalen (630) 208-3138. For all Kane County Traffic Advisories, see http://www.co.kane.il.us/dot/trafficalerts/Default.aspx.
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The newly constructed Reduced Conflict Intersection at 153rd Ave N.E. (Anoka CR-61) and MN-65 in Ham Lake opened to traffic just before noon in time for the July 4th holiday weekend. Although the new intersection is now open to traffic, motorists may still encounter temporary short-term lane closures for cleanup work.
The Illinois Department of Transportation announces that cleaning and painting of three bridges over I-55 in Montgomery County will begin Monday, July 8.
The Illinois Department of Transportation announces that weather permitting, construction work on US-20/IL-84 from Mt. Hope Road to Tippett Road, southeast of Galena, will begin on Monday, July 8. Civil Constructors Inc. will be completing the milling and resurfacing project.
The Illinois Department of Transportation announces that the north leg of the intersection of Kickapoo Creek and Farmington roads as well as the intersection of Farmington and Red Bud Drive will close to all traffic Monday, July 8.
The closures are necessary as part of the reconstruction of these intersections and the replacement of the Farmington Road bridge over Kickapoo Creek. The intersections are expected to remain closed until late October. Detours will be posted to guide motorists safely around the work zone.
Motorists can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through this area. To avoid the work area, when feasible, use of alternate routes should be considered. Drivers are urged to pay close attention to changed conditions and signs in the work zones, obey the posted speed limits, refrain from using mobile devices and be alert for workers and equipment.
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The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that a resurfacing project on 159th Street (US-6) from 94th Avenue in Orland Park to Ridgeland Avenue in Oak Forest will begin Monday, July 1, weather permitting.
Advance work is scheduled to begin next week on the Central Tri-State Tollway (I-294) Mile Long Bridge as the Illinois Tollway prepares for the start of new bridge construction. To safely accommodate a construction work zone and the same number of lanes for drivers, traffic will be shifted in both directions on the bridge and on the adjacent ramps to prepare for work on the inside median.