News
Rebuilding I-80:
Mainline construction begins April 1
As part of ongoing efforts to rebuild Interstate 80, work will begin on the mainline lanes…
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Pritzker in Joliet promotes I-80 rebuild progress, Houbolt Road interchange
State and local leaders in Will County celebrated the re-opening of the “supercool” Houbolt Road...
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A Key Milestone Reached On $1.3 Billion I-80 Corridor Project
Local officials and community leaders joined Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department ...
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Your Future
I-80 in Will County is in serious need of reconstruction. For decades, this aging interstate system has been a constant source of congestion and frustration for motorists, and lack of funding has led to a patchwork of temporary fixes and small improvements. That is now changing! With incoming federal and state funding, we’re ready to roll with big improvements that will make your commute safer and more reliable! The Illinois Department of Transportation has launched an aggressive plan to reconstruct 16 miles of I-80 from Minooka to New Lenox, including rehabilitating over 30 bridges.
Construction is underway and will be implemented in phases to minimize impacts on traffic.
WHAT
Reconstruct approximately 16 miles of I-80, including 30 bridges
WHERE
I-80 from Ridge Road in Minooka to U.S. 30 in New Lenox
WHEN
Construction is underway and anticipated to be substantially completed in 2028
WHY
The aging infrastructure is in frequent need of repairs, requiring
new construction to enhance safety and reduce congestion
COST
The estimated construction cost to
rebuild I-80 is approximately $1.3 billion
CONTACT
Hotline
1-844-I80-4ALL
(480-4255)
Land Acquisition Information
Bureau of Land Acquisition Joliet Field Office
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116 N. Chicago St., Suite 206
Joliet, IL 60432
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*Office Hours: Monday-Thursday, 9am-4pm.
Phone number: 815-582-3097
Office is by appointment only.
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DOT.D1.I-80Inquiry@Illinois.gov
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Please direct only land acquisition-related questions to the above email address. Use the comment form for general questions/comments.
*Closed week of Thanksgiving, Christmas, and all State Holidays.