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SCHEDULE

Over 16 miles of I-80 from Minooka to New Lenox will be reconstructed, including over 30 bridges. Construction will be implemented in phases to minimize impacts on traffic. 

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Construction is underway and anticipated to be substantially completed in 2028.

COMPLETED

 

A. HOUBOLT ROAD EXTENSION

A joint project with Joliet, Will County, and CenterPoint Properties

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B. U.S. 30 INTERCHANGE IMPROVEMENTS

This includes I-80 reconstruction and added lanes between U.S. 30 and Gougar Road

 

C. HOUBOLT ROAD DIVERGING DIAMOND INTERCHANGE CONVERSION

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D. BRIDGES AT HICKORY CREEK, RICHARDS STREET, ROWELL AVENUE/CANADIAN NATIONAL RAILROAD

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F. SHEPLEY ROAD OVER I-80 BRIDGE REPLACEMENT

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G. WHEELER AVENUE OVER I-80 BRIDGE REPLACEMENT

UNDER CONSTRUCTION

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E. I-80: RIDGE ROAD TO RIVER ROAD RECONSTRUCTION

Projected Time Frame: 2025 Completion

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H. BRIGGS STREET OVER I-80 BRIDGE REPLACEMENT

Projected Time Frame: 2024 Completion

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I. RIVER ROAD OVER I-80 BRIDGE REPLACEMENT

Projected Time Frame: 2024 Completion

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J. I-80: RIVER ROAD TO WHEELER AVENUE RECONSTRUCTION

This includes I-55 and Larkin Avenue Interchange reconstruction

Projected Time Frame: 2026 Completion

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K. I-80: ROWELL AVENUE TO GOUGAR ROAD RECONSTRUCTION

This includes Briggs Street Interchange reconstruction

Projected Time Frame: 2025 Completion

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L. RICHARDS STREET RECONSTRUCTION

5th Avenue to Colburn Avenue

Projected Time Frame: 2024-2025

2025-2026 CONSTRUCTION

 

N. I-55 INTERCHANGE

Projected Time Frame: Spring 2025 – Fall 2026

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O. LARKIN INTERCHANGE

Projected Time Frame: Spring 2025 – Fall 2026

2026-2028 CONSTRUCTION

 

M. I-80: DES PLAINES RIVER BRIDGE REPLACEMENT

This includes Center Street and Chicago Street Interchange reconstruction. Phase Three construction is dependent on completion of land acquisition activities.

Projected Time Frame: 2026-2028

Note: Substantial completion with all lanes open on I-80 is planned for November 2028. Construction activities such as the demolition of the existing Des Plaines River bridges will continue into 2029.

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