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EAST PEORIA – The Illinois Department of Transportation announces that pavement patching on Main Street (Illinois 29/116/8/U.S. 24) between Washington and Camp streets in East Peoria begins at 7 a.m. Oct. 17.
The work will require lane closures in each direction and is expected to be complete by 8 p.m.
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.
Westbound traffic shifting onto new pavement; traffic will remain reduced to one lane in both directions
DOWNERS GROVE, IL – A traffic shift is scheduled this week on the Edens Spur Tollway (I-94) between Pfingsten Road and the Edens Expressway moving westbound traffic onto the newly reconstructed roadway. Traffic in both directions will remain reduced to a single lane as work continues.
Electronic message signs and construction signage will be put in place to alert drivers to scheduled lane closures, traffic patterns and work zone speed limits. Delays are expected.
“The Illinois Tollway is committed to ensuring the roadway remains safe for both drivers and workers during construction, which is part of our overall commitment to roadway safety,” said Illinois Tollway Executive Director José Alvarez. “We ask drivers to be attentive in work zones by watching for changing traffic patterns and using caution, especially when workers are present.”
Weather permitting, Edens Spur Tollway traffic traveling in the westbound direction will be shifted back onto the westbound side of the roadway. Traffic will remain reduced to a single in both directions and shifted to the outside, creating a work zone in the middle.
The work is being coordinated with the Illinois Department of Transportation, Cook County and the Village of Northbrook, as well as local municipalities, fire and police departments.
The Edens Spur Improvement Project is removing and replacing all existing mainline 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.
In 2019, the Tollway is reconstructing the westbound lanes of the Edens Spur, between Pfingsten Road and the Edens Expressway. This work includes removing existing pavement and replacing it with new, full-depth asphalt pavement. Eight mainline bridges will be removed and replaced as part of this work.
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, $14 billion capital 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 in the Projects section.
Routine checkup on Murray Baker Bridge to last two weeks
The Illinois Department of Transportation announces that a routine inspection of the Murray Baker Bridge, which carries I-74 over the Illinois River at Peoria, begins Oct. 18.
Traffic on I-74 and 474 east to undergo lane switch Oct. 17
The Illinois Department of Transportation announces that the ongoing bridge painting project in Tazewell County will enter its last stage Oct. 17.
Westbound MN-610, ramps at CR-81 and Maple Grove Parkway closed this weekend in Maple Grove
Closures needed for concrete pavement repair
Westbound MN-610 will close from Hennepin CR-81 to Interstate 94 in Maple Grove this weekend for concrete pavement repairs. The westbound lanes and the ramps from CR-81 and Maple Grove Parkway to westbound MN-610 all will close at 10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18.
During the closures, motorists will detour south on US-169 to reach I-94 or west on CR-81 to reach the interstate in Rogers.
Weather permitting, the highway and ramps will open by 5 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 21.
For updated Minnesota road condition information, call 511 or visit www.511mn.org.
The ramp from MN-97 to southbound I-35 in Columbus is expected to reopen by 11 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 17, weather permitting. The ramp had been closed since Sept. 23 to allow crews to pave the outside southbound I-35 lanes and the MN-97 ramp.
The I-35 North Metro Split project includes paving the I-35W/I-35E split to MN-8; replacing the MN-97 bridge with a diverging diamond interchange; replacing the northbound I-35W bridge over I-35E and the westbound MN-8 bridge over I-35. The project will provide a better ride quality, as well as improve safety and traffic flow at the MN-97 interchange. Additional information is available at www.mndot.gov/metro/projects/i35northmetrosplit.
There are several construction projects along I-35 this year. Please plan ahead, know your route and check the project website and 511 for updates: www.511mn.org
Motorists will encounter ramp closures and detours on southbound I-494 in Woodbury Oct. 21, weather permitting.
Temporary ramp closures with posted detours are scheduled to begin next week at the Deerfield Road and Lake Cook Road Interchanges on the North Tri-State Tollway (I-94) to accommodate pavement resurfacing as part of ongoing roadway repair work.
“The Illinois Tollway prioritizes the safety of both drivers and workers when planning for roadway maintenance and repairs,” said Illinois Tollway Executive Director José Alvarez. “While roadwork detours are inconvenient for drivers, the closures are necessary to provide a safe work zone for construction workers and completion of the repair work.”
Electronic message signs and construction signage will be put in place in advance to alert drivers to the overnight closures and detour. The temporary closures are necessary to provide a work zone to safely accommodate resurfacing work. All work is weather dependent.
Weather permitting, beginning Tuesday, October 15, and ending Sunday, October 20, nightly closures are scheduled to start at 10 p.m. on the ramp connecting eastbound I-94 to Lake Cook Road. A detour will be posted directing traffic to exit at Half Day Road and travel west to southbound Milwaukee Road to access Lake Cook Road. The ramp will reopen each morning by 5 a.m. in advance of the morning rush hour.
In addition, beginning Monday, October 21, and continuing through Thursday, October 24, nightly closures are scheduled to start at 10 p.m. on the ramp connecting Deerfield Road to eastbound I-94/I-294. While the entrance ramp at Deerfield Road is closed, a detour will be posted directing traffic to Saunders Road and travel south to Lake Cook Road to access both southbound I-294 and the eastbound Edens Spur Tollway (I-94). The ramp will reopen each morning by 5 a.m. in advance of the morning rush hour.
In 2019, work is scheduled between Half Day Road and the Edens Spur and includes mainline, shoulder and ramp pavement patching and overlays. Construction will also include drainage improvements, noisewall and retaining wall repairs. Roadway lighting work is scheduled along the mainline between the Edens Spur and Duffy Lane. The repair work is scheduled to be complete by the end of the year.
The repair work is coordinated with the Illinois Department of Transportation, Lake County, Cook County, as well as local municipalities, fire and police departments and is scheduled overnight to minimize the impact to Tollway drivers. Up to 160,000 vehicles use segments of I-94 daily.
Maps, construction and detour information about the North Tri-State Tollway repairs are available on the Tollway’s website at Illinoistollway.com via the Interactive Tollway Map and in the Projects section.
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.
Temporary, overnight lane closures are scheduled over the next two weekends on the Central Tri-State Tollway (I-294) between Archer Avenue (IL-171) and the Mile Long Bridge for sign truss removal. In addition, work to shift traffic in both directions has also been rescheduled to next week.
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that as part of the ongoing realignment of Kenosha Road at Green Bay Road (IL-131), in Beach Park, Kenosha Road will be closed between Green Bay Road and Cypress Drive starting, weather permitting, Monday, Oct. 14.
The Illinois Department of Transportation announces that lane closures will begin next week on southbound I-55/64 near the Poplar Street Bridge.
Beginning at approximately 9 a.m. Monday, October 14, crews will begin installing traffic control devices to close the left lane of southbound I-55/64. One lane will remain closed in this section through Sunday, October 27. During this time, the two right lanes of I-55/64 and the exits to southbound Tudor/Piggott and IL-3 will remain accessible.
It is anticipated that once this work is complete, crews will reopen the left lane completely and close the two right lanes of southbound I-55/64. These two right lanes will remain closed for approximately one month. During that time, marked detour routes will be in place for traffic accessing southbound Tudor/Piggott and IL-3. More information on the exact time frame of these closures will be announced at a later date.
These closures are necessary to perform critical repairs to the badly deteriorated joints and wearing surfaces of the bridges in this area.
Extensive delays are expected at this location during weekday morning rush hours. Motorists are urged to plan accordingly and use alternate routes including the Interstate 70 Stan Musial Veterans Memorial Bridge, and drivers are also encouraged to seek alternate forms of transportation including carpooling and public transportation.
Motorists are urged to slow down and obey all construction signage, refrain from using mobile devices, and stay alert for changing conditions while approaching and traveling through the work zone.
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The Illinois Department of Transportation would like to alert motorists traveling on I-24 of upcoming ramp closures at the New Columbia/Big Bay Interchange.
The Illinois Department of Transportation announces that IL-98 between California Road and Cole Hollow Road west of Groveland will close Monday, Oct. 14.
The Illinois Department of Transportation announces that work on Veterans Parkway (Business I-55) from Morris Avenue to Business US-51 on the south side of Bloomington is underway.
The project includes 1 mile of patching, milling and resurfacing and has an estimated completion date of October 31, weather permitting.
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 crews will start removing the center median Monday on the US-12 bridge over Trail Creek in Michigan City.
One lane will flow in each direction between Michigan Boulevard and Blue Chip Casino, with work anticipated to wrap up by the end of October.
This work is being done in advance of a bridge deck replacement project -- which is slated to start in spring of 2020 – in order to build the traffic crossover once construction starts.
The Illinois Department of Transportation would like to alert motorists traveling on Interstate 64 in White County of upcoming road construction.
The Illinois Department of Transportation announces that lane closures along eastbound I-74 and I-474 in Tazewell County begin Friday, Oct. 4.
Additional traffic shifts planned on to prepare for bridge reconstruction work
Work to shift northbound traffic on the Central Tollway (I-294) between Archer Avenue (IL-171) and the Mile Long Bridge is scheduled to begin this week as part of bridge reconstruction work. Traffic will remain in this configuration through fall.
Weather permitting, overnight Wednesday, October 2, lane closures will be scheduled on northbound I-294 between Archer Avenue (IL-171) and the Mile Long Bridge to prepare for a long-term traffic shift. The first lane is scheduled to close at 7 p.m. with a second lane closing at 8 p.m. and a third at 1 a.m. All lanes are scheduled to reopen by 5 a.m. on Thursday, October 3 in advance on the morning rush hour. Similar closures also are scheduled overnight Thursday, with all lanes scheduled to reopen by 5 a.m. on Friday, October 4. When work to shift traffic is complete, all traffic will be shifted to the right.
Currently, traffic in both directions is shifted between 75th St and I-55. Additional closures will be scheduled later in the month in both directions to extend the traffic shifts across the length of the Mile Long Bridge.
The Mile Long Bridge is one of the first major construction segments for the Central Tri-State Tollway (I-294) Project . Currently, up to 150,000 vehicles travel across the Mile Long Bridge daily. Construction is scheduled to be complete by the end of 2023.
The Mile Long Bridge Project includes building two, new side-by-side bridge structures near Countryside, Hodgkins, Willow Springs and Justice to carry I-294 northbound and southbound traffic over three water resources and local roads, a major distribution center for UPS, a segment of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County, the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway and the Canadian National Railroad.
The new 4,800-foot-long bridge structures will increase capacity from four lanes to five lanes in each direction to accommodate reconstruction and widening of the Tri-State Tollway between Balmoral Avenue and 95th Street. In addition, the inside shoulders on the bridge will be built to serve as Flex Lanes to provide for transit, assist emergency vehicles and serve as an alternate lane to reduce traffic congestion when warranted.
The design of the new bridge structures took into consideration the sensitive aquatic ecosystem, navigable waterways and existing railroad and roadway operations underneath the structure. Each of the new structures will have fewer piers to reduce the environmental impact on the waterways and industrial areas below. Each bridge will have 27 spans supported by 26 piers, compared to the existing structures each with 53 piers. The spans will be made up of a total of nearly 600 steel or concrete beams of various lengths.
Construction information about the Mile Long Bridge Project is available in the “Projects by Roadway” section in the Explore Projects section on the Tollway’s website at illinoistollway.com.
The Illinois Department of Transportation announces that the River Trail of Illinois bicycle path between River Road and Clock Tower Drive in East Peoria will close Tuesday, Oct. 1.
The closure is necessary to accommodate equipment on the path for repairs to the ramps from Washington Street to I-74 and Camp Street. Work is expected to last approximately two to three 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 announces that lane closures along eastbound I-74 between I-474 and I-155 begin Friday, Oct. 4.
The left lane of eastbound Interstate 474 and the right lane of eastbound I-74 will be reduced to one lane prior to the junction of eastbound I-74/I-474. Once east of the I-74/I-474 junction, eastbound I-74 will have two lanes open. One lane will carry eastbound I-74 traffic and the other lane will carry traffic from eastbound I-474.
The closures are necessary as part of ongoing bridge painting in the area. Eastbound I-74 will be reduced to one lane through 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.
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The Illinois Department of Transportation would like to alert motorists traveling on IL-141 of upcoming bridge construction.
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that deck resurfacing and the installation of new expansion joints on the bridge carrying Sheridan Road over the ravine between Ravine Glade Street and Hawthorn Avenue, in Glencoe, will require a full closure of Sheridan Road starting, weather permitting, Monday, Sept. 30.
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that the ongoing bridge replacement of I-290 over Salt Creek east of Addison Road will require new lane configurations starting, weather permitting, Sept. 30.
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that drainage improvements on Belvidere Road (IL-120) just east of Wilson Road in unincorporated Lake County will begin Sept. 30.
The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) announces that a drainage project is set to start Monday on IN-331 (Capital Avenue) in St. Joseph County.
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that improvements to the intersection of Kedzie Avenue and 119th Street, in Chicago, will begin, weather permitting, Monday, Sept. 30.
The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) announces that a resurfacing project starts Monday on IN-23 in Granger, between Bittersweet Road and the Michigan state line.
Flaggers will direct one lane of traffic around where workers are present.
The project is anticipated to wrap up by the end of October.
Extended closure needed for bridge and ramp pavement work, delays are expected
Extended lane closures on Balmoral Avenue and on the ramp connecting the northbound Tri-State Tollway (I-294) to Balmoral Avenue are scheduled to begin next week for bridge and ramp pavement repairs. Drivers in the area are urged to slow down and obey posted work zone speed limits and to expect delays.
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that the ongoing bridge replacement of I-290 over Salt Creek east of Addison Road will require new lane configurations starting, weather permitting, Sept. 30.
With the upcoming completion of the eastbound bridge, eastbound traffic will return to the eastbound bridge while westbound traffic will continue on temporary westbound pavement, separated by barrier walls from the construction zone.
The work is expected to be complete by June 2020.
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 Illinois Department of Transportation announced that drainage improvements on Belvidere Road (IL-120) just east of Wilson Road, in unincorporated Lake County, will begin Sept. 30.
The project will require daytime lane closures with one-way traffic controlled by flaggers. 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.
Access from the Highway 97 ramp to southbound I-35E and southbound I-35W will close Sept. 20 through late Oct.
Beginning at 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 16, southbound I- 35 between MN-97 in Columbus and the I-35W/I-35E split in Lino Lakes will be reduced to a single lane of traffic as crews prepare to pave the southbound lanes.
Beginning 5 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 17, motorists on southbound I-35 will need to stay in the left lane to access southbound I-35W, and remain in the right lane to access southbound I-35E. Drivers should pay close attention to signs in the area showing the designated lanes as they approach the construction zone.
In addition, motorists should expect changes in their access to southbound I-35 from the MN-97 ramp. Beginning at 5 a.m. Friday, Sept. 20, motorists using the Highway 97 ramp to southbound I-35 will not be able to access southbound I-35W or southbound I-35E without using the posted detour of northbound I-35, to the Broadway Avenue/CR-2 exit, to southbound I-35.
Southbound I-35E and southbound I-35W access will remain closed through late Oct. 2019.
The ramp closure is necessary for crews to pave the southbound outside lanes of I-35. The detour map for the Highway 97 to southbound I-35 ramp closure can be found on the project website at: dot.state.mn.us/metro/projects/i35northmetrosplit.
The project involves pavement repair and resurfacing and will require lane closures. One lane will remain open at all times, with traffic controlled by flaggers and cones. 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. 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 IL- 255, from I-270 to IL-143, will be restricted to one lane in each direction beginning on Sunday, September 15, weather permitting.
These lane closures will take place nightly from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. Sunday night through Saturday morning. The lane closures will also be in effect on Saturday from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. This work is necessary to provide a new asphalt surface and is expected to be completed by the end of October.
Drivers may experience delays when traveling through the work zone. Drivers are urged to reduce speed, be alert for changing conditions, obey all construction signage, and refrain from using mobile devices while approaching and traveling through the work zone.
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that the resurfacing of Lake Street (IL-31) from Webster Street in Montgomery to Rathbone Avenue in Aurora will require daily lane closures starting, weather permitting, Monday, Sept. 16.
The Illinois Department of Transportation announces that pavement repairs on Old US-66 from the Livingston County line south 7 miles in northern McLean County begin Tuesday, Sept. 10.
This project involves patching and resurfacing and will require intermittent lane closures. One lane in each direction will be open at all times during the work, which is expected to be complete by the end of November.
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 the resurfacing of Lake Street (IL-31) from Webster Street in Montgomery to Rathbone Avenue in Aurora will require daily lane closures starting, weather permitting, Monday, Sept. 16.
The work is expected to be complete by the end of November.
The Illinois Department of Transportation announces that drainage improvements on the Eisenhower Expressway (I-290) at 31st Avenue in Bellwood will require overnight lane closures starting Wednesday, Sept. 11.
Allowable hours for the closures are 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. Sundays through Thursdays, 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. Fridays to Saturdays, and 11 p.m. to 8 a.m. Saturdays to Sundays.
The work is expected to be complete by the end of November.
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that rehabilitation of the bridge carrying Sauk Trail over I-57, in Richton Park, will begin, weather permitting, Monday, Sept. 16.
In order to complete the work, there will be permanent lane closures on Sauk Trail and intermittent overnight closures on I-57. Traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction on Sauk Trail, with access to all businesses maintained during construction. There will be turn lanes at the ramp entrances to I-57 as well as to the Walmart located nearby.
The work is expected to be complete by November 2020.
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that a resurfacing of Elston Avenue between the Edens Expressway (I-94) and Central Park Avenue in Chicago will require intermittent lane and sidewalk closures starting Monday, Sept. 9.
The project also involves replacing sidewalks and installing sidewalk ramps.
The work is expected to be complete by 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.
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The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that the removal of an existing sidewalk and installation of a wider concrete path to facilitate bicycle traffic alongside Shermer Road, between Lake Avenue and Willow Road, in Glenview, will require daytime lane closures starting, weather permitting, Monday, Sept. 9.
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 three projects in Mundelein will require daily lane and shoulder closures starting, weather permitting, Monday, Sept. 9.
The work to be done and project locations:
Curb and sidewalk ramp improvements on Lake Street (US-45), from Lake Woodlawn Drive to Illinois 83, this fall, followed by milling, patching and resurfacing in Spring 2020.
Curb and sidewalk ramp improvements, as well as milling, patching and resurfacing, on IL-176 from Hilltop Terrace to Del Webb Boulevard, expected to be completed by the end of November.
Curb and sidewalk ramp improvements, as well as milling, patching and resurfacing, on IL-60/83 from IL-176 to the CN Railroad tracks, expected to be completed by the end of November.
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 drainage improvements on the Eisenhower Expressway (I-290) at 31st Avenue, in Bellwood, will require overnight lane closures starting, weather permitting, Wednesday, Sept. 11.
Allowable hours for the closures are 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. Sundays through Thursdays, 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. Fridays to Saturdays, and 11 p.m. to 8 a.m. Saturdays to Sundays.
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 announces that repairs to the bridge that carries Main Street (US-24) over Farm Creek just west of the Main/Camp Street intersection begins Monday, Sept. 9.
Work to shift southbound traffic on I-57 at the Tri-State Tollway (I-294) is scheduled to begin this week as part of the I-294/I-57 Interchange Project – Phase 2. Three lanes of traffic will remain open, as will the 147th Street ramps.
Electronic message signs and construction signage will be put in place in advance to alert drivers. The new traffic pattern is necessary to provide a work zone and safely accommodate traffic during median reconstruction.
“The Illinois Tollway is committed to ensuring the roadway remains safe for both drivers and workers during construction, which is part of our overall commitment to roadway safety,” said Illinois Tollway Executive Director José Alvarez. “We ask drivers to be attentive in work zones by watching for changing traffic patterns and using caution, especially when workers are present.”
During the week of September 3, nightly lane closures will be need on southbound I-57 to prepare for the traffic shift so work can begin for drainage improvements and median construction. All work is weather dependent.
Beginning at 9 p.m. on Friday, September 6, southbound shoulders are scheduled to close and traffic will be shifted to the right to provide a work zone. Traffic will be shifted for about 1.5 miles north of I-294. Traffic is scheduled to remain in this configuration through the end of the year.
This work is part of the second phase of the I-294/I-57 Interchange Project, which is building four new ramps to connect southbound I-57 to I-294 and 294 to northbound I-57. As part of this work, the I-57 median will be reconstructed and the I-57 mainline will be widened. This work includes earth excavation, drainage improvements, erosion and sediment control, retaining wall and bridge construction.
Maps and construction information about the Tri-State Tollway (I-294) I-57 Interchange Project is available on the Tollway’s website at illinoistollway.com via the Interactive Tollway Map and in the Projects section.
The I-294/I-57 Interchange Project is funded by the Illinois Department of Transportation and the Illinois Tollway’s 15-year program, Move Illinois: The Illinois Tollway Driving the Future.
The new interchange is improving travel by providing customers with completed access between the two interstates. For the first time, the new I-294/I-57 Interchange provides motorists with access between I-294 and I-57, including a new interchange at 147th Street. The complete interchange will reduce congestion on local routes, enhance economic development and improve regional mobility. The all-electronic interstate-to-interstate connection better serves commuters and freight operators while opening access for local communities.
Advance work is scheduled to begin this week as the Illinois Tollway prepares to begin rebuilding the Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Railway Bridge over the Central Tri-State Tollway (I-294). Construction of the new bridge is a multi-year project scheduled to complete by the end of 2022.
The Illinois Tollway is reconstructing the BNSF Railway Bridge, which carries the triple-track railroad over I-294 between Hinsdale and Western Springs, to accommodate the reconstruction and widening of the Central Tri-State Tollway. The existing bridge will be replaced with a longer, wider two-span steel beam structure that will accommodate four tracks and will allow for reconstruction and widening of the Tollway underneath. The new fourth track on the bridge will be used for maintenance purposes by BNSF.
“Reconstruction of the BNSF Railway Bridge will allow for improvements on I-294, one of the busiest sections of the Tollway, and is a critical piece of the Tollway’s $4 billion Central Tri-State Project,” said Illinois Tollway Executive Director José Alvarez. “The Illinois Tollway promotes safety of both workers and the public as we plan and implement roadway improvements. We will make every effort to minimize the impact of construction on our customers and ask drivers to please be patient and obey the work zone speed limits.”
Work in 2019 and 2020 includes construction of the bypass bridge that will allow for uninterrupted commuter rail and freight operations during bridge reconstruction. Once the bypass bridge is complete, the existing bridge will be removed and rebuilt in 2021 and 2022. On average, approximately 104 Metra and Amtrak trains cross this bridge daily, as well as 52 daily freight trains.
On I-294, the Tollway will maintain four lanes of traffic in both directions throughout construction using traffic shifts, however off-peak lane closures and intermittent full closures will be scheduled as needed for bridge beam removal and placement work.
Beginning the week of September 3, temporary, off-peak lane closures in both directions on I-294 will be scheduled for shoulder work between Flagg Creek North and Maple Avenue in preparation for a traffic shift. When the shoulder work is complete, traffic in both directions is scheduled to shift to the left with reduced lane widths.
Residents adjacent to the project can expect to see installation of a temporary, 8-foot chain-link construction fencing with dark mesh to create a safe work zone while limiting sight and nuisances around the construction zone on the mainline of I-294 and along the BNSF Railway. Throughout the bridge project, construction will be occurring adjacent to Veeck and Peirce Parks in Hinsdale and Spring Rock Park in Western Springs. As a result, a portion of each of the parks will be closed throughout the project to provide for a safe work zone and to allow park activities to continue throughout construction.
The BNSF Railway Bridge Project is being coordinated with the Illinois Department of Transportation, Metra, Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Railway and Cook County, along with local municipalities, park districts, as well as police and fire departments. The work is part of the Illinois Tollway’s 15-year program, Move Illinois: The Illinois Tollway Driving the Future.
Construction information about the BNSF Bridge Project is available in the Projects section on the Tollway’s website at illinoistollway.com
The Illinois Department of Transportation announces that resurfacing of IL-9 from just east of the US-24 junction to the McNaughton Bridge begins Tuesday, Sept. 3.
The Illinois Department of Transportation announces that resurfacing of Knoxville Avenue (IL-40) between Ravinswood Road and Bethany Way in Peoria begins Tuesday, Sept. 3.
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that improvements to the 167th Street bridge over I-57, in Oak Forest and Country Club Hills, that began in April will continue with some upcoming changes to the schedule.
This project will be completed in several stages, requiring temporary, daytime lane closures on 167th Street and occasional overnight lane closures on I-57.
Now through late September, 167th Street will continue to be reduced to one lane in each direction over I-57. The eastbound 167th Street ramp to northbound I-57 will be closed, with a detour directing traffic to Crawford Avenue/Pulaski Road to access the interstate via 159th Street (US-6). The southbound I-57 ramp to eastbound 167th Street also will be closed, with a detour directing traffic to the 159th Street exit to access 167th Street via Cicero Avenue (IL-50).
From late September to late November, 167th Street will remain one lane in each direction, but the westbound 167th Street ramp to southbound I-57 will be closed, with a detour directing traffic to Cicero Avenue and 159th Street to access the interstate. The northbound I-57 ramp to westbound 167th Street also will be closed, with a detour directing traffic to access 167th Street exit via the 159th Street interchange.
From late November to late December, all lanes and ramps will be open with intermittent, temporary closures at times to wrap up the project.
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Randall Road will be reduced to one lane of traffic in each direction located ½ mile south of Main Street Road in Batavia starting the week of September 2nd through mid to late November 2019, weather permitting to allow crews to safely work on the bridge rehabilitation improvement. This reduction in lanes is expected to result in very long delays traveling through the work zone. Work will consist of a new concrete bridge deck overlay, concrete parapet, asphalt approaches and new guardrail.
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that resurfacing, curb replacements and pedestrian ramp improvements on IL-53 (Rohlwing Road/Columbine Avenue) from Sidney Avenue, in Addison, to St. Charles Road, in Lombard, will require intermittent lane closures starting, weather permitting, Tuesday, Sept. 3.
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.
The Illinois Department of Transportation announces that repairs to the Hankes Road bridge over IL-56 in Sugar Grove will begin Sept. 3.
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that a resurfacing of Golf Road (IL-58) between Lincoln Street and Waukegan Road (IL-43), in Glenview and Morton Grove, will require daily lane closures starting, weather permitting, Sept. 3.
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 repairs to the Hankes Road bridge over IL-56, in Sugar Grove, will begin, weather permitting, Sept. 3.
The Illinois Department of Transportation announces that construction on IL-164 about 3 miles south of Oquawka begins Monday, Aug. 26.
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 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.
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.
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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.
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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 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 Illinois Department of Transportation announces that the ramp from northbound Adams Street (US-24) to eastbound I-474 will close Wednesday, Aug. 7.
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.
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 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.
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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
- Detour Route for Pulaski Drive at IL Route 131/Green Bay Road: IL Route 131/Green Bay Road south, to Martin Luther King Jr. Drive east, to Lewis Ave. north, to 14th Street.
- Detour Route for 14th Street and Dugdale Street: Lewis Ave. south, to Martin Luther King Jr. Drive west, to IL Route 131/Green Bay Road north.
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.
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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 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.
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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.
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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 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 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.
Roadway and ramp lane closures between Naperville and Sugar Grove required for repair and maintenance work
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that a bridge deck overlay as well as installation of new concrete abutments and expansion joints on Dundee Road (IL-68) over the Edens Expressway (I-94), in Glencoe, will require permanent lane closures on Dundee Road and intermittent overnight lane closures on the expressway starting this week.
Sidewalk and road work at the intersection of Kirk Road at Mesa Lane is scheduled to begin the week of June 17, 2019, weather permitting, as part of the Kirk Road HSIP Improvement. The anticipated duration for the project is approximately 7 months, 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 this improvement on Kirk Road from IL-56 to Cherry Lane.
As this can be an extremely busy road, longer than normal traffic delays are expected during construction. Motorists should expect delays while traveling through the work areas and add additional time to their commutes. Motorists are asked to reduce their speed, watch for construction workers and vehicles entering or leaving the site, obey flaggers and comply with traffic control devices within the work zone. Motorists may want to 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 David Sitko at (630) 313-0754.
For all Kane County Traffic Advisories, see http://www.co.kane.il.us/dot/trafficalerts/Default.aspx.
The Illinois Department of Transportation would like to alert motorists traveling on I-57 south of Mount Vernon of upcoming bridge construction.
Beginning Monday night, June 17, weather permitting, work will begin on the bridges near milepost 85 between Mount Vernon and Ina. The contractor will be allowed to close one lane of traffic on I-57 between 7 pm and 7 am for preliminary patching and shoulder work. All lanes will be open during daytime hours, and lane shifts will be used to facilitate construction of the new bridges.
Motorist 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.
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6/19 UPDATE: Equipment issues have been resolved and the project is now due to go into stage with the closure of the northbound I-55 lane by 5 a.m. Monday, June 24.
6/13 UPDATE: Due to delays in the delivery of equipment, the closure of a northbound lane on I-55 will not take place Monday. It is now scheduled to occur in early July, with I-55 still being reduced to one lane in each direction in early August. Work on the project site still will begin on Monday, however. Motorists are advised that the area will be an active work zone and should proceed accordingly.
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that replacement of the bridge decks and other improvements to I-55 over the BNSF Railroad and Grant Creek south of Arsenal Road in Will County will begin June 17.
In order to complete the project, northbound I-55 initially will be reduced to a single lane to accommodate the widening of the shoulders.
After the shoulders are widened, the southbound bridge will be closed and I-55 reduced to one lane in each direction on the northbound lanes. The revised configuration is expected to be in place from August until late November, when I-55 returns to two lanes in each direction.
Work will resume next spring with the closure of the northbound bridge and traffic crossing over to the southbound lanes to again accommodate one lane in each direction.
There will not be a detour, but I-80 and IL-47 is the recommended alternative route. Digital message boards will be in place to display real-time traffic information.
The entire project is expected to be complete by fall 2020.
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. Illinois State Police will be patrolling this work zone to enforce posted speed limits.
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that a bridge deck overlay with joint repairs on US-30 over the CN Railroad tracks between Maple and Walnut streets, in Joliet, will require lanes closures and width restrictions starting, weather permitting, Wednesday, June 12.
In order to complete the project, US-30 will be reduced to one lane in each direction with a width restriction of 8 feet 6 inches.
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
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that a culvert replacement project on IL-31 between West Lillian Street and Anne Street, in McHenry, will require daily lane and shoulder closures beginning, weather permitting, June 17.
Temporary traffic signals will be installed at Lillian Street and IL-31. From late June through the end of the project, a wide load restriction will be in place. Staging will be done to minimize the impact to traffic.
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.
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The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that the resurfacing of Skokie Highway (US-41) from Park Avenue West to Chantilly Lane, in Highland Park, will require nightly and weekend lane closures, as well as daytime shoulder closures starting, weather permitting, Monday, June 17.
In order to complete the work, lane closures will occur from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Concrete patching will be completed over two extended weekend lane closures, from 8 p.m. Fridays to 5 a.m. Mondays in July.
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.
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Ramp closures this weekend and traffic shift scheduled to begin next week between Half Day Road and the Edens Spur Tollway for pavement repairs
Work to shift traffic in both directions on the North Tri-State Tollway (I-94) between Half Day Road and the Edens Spur Tollway is scheduled to begin next week as part of ongoing roadway repair work. As part of the repair work in this area, temporary ramp closure with posted detours will be needed this weekend at the Deerfield Road Interchanges.
“The Illinois Tollway is committed to ensuring the Tri-State Tollway (I-94) remains safe for both drivers and workers during construction, which is part of our overall commitment to roadway safety,” said Illinois Tollway Executive Director José Alvarez. “We ask drivers to be attentive in work zones by watching for changing traffic patterns and using caution, especially when workers are present.”
Currently, four lanes are available on I-94 with traffic shifted to the right to safely accommodate a work zone and traffic as repair work is underway.
Weather permitting, during the week of June 10, westbound traffic between the Edens Spur Toll Plaza and Lake Cook Road is scheduled to shift to the left. Once that is complete, eastbound traffic between Half Day Road and the Edens Spur Toll Plaza is scheduled to shift to the left. During the week of June 17, westbound traffic between Lake Cook Road and Half Day Road is scheduled to shift to the left.
All shifts are scheduled to be in place by the end of June, with traffic anticipated to remain in this configuration into fall.
In addition, overnight Saturday, June 15 into Sunday, June 16, the ramp connecting westbound I-94 to Deerfield Road will close for pavement repairs. A detour will be posted directing traffic west to exit at Half Day Road and travel south on North Milwaukee Road to access Deerfield Road.