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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The I-80 reconstruction project will occur in stages, a few miles at a time. Completion of one phase is required to advance to the next, with full reconstruction anticipated to be completed in 2028.
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While the project is currently in various stages with ongoing community coordination, sections of the interstate are moving forward with construction.
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)
PHASE ONE (CURRENTLY UNDERWAY)
C. HOUBOLT ROAD DIVERGING DIAMOND INTERCHANGE CONVERSION
Projected Time Frame: 2023 Completion
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D. BRIDGES AT HICKORY CREEK, RICHARDS STREET, ROWELL AVENUE/CANADIAN NATIONAL RAILROAD
Projected Time Frame: 2024 Completion
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E. I-80: RIDGE ROAD TO RIVER ROAD RECONSTRUCTION
Projected Time Frame: 2025 Completion
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F. SHEPLEY ROAD OVER I-80 BRIDGE REPLACEMENT
Projected Time Frame: 2023 Completion
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G. WHEELER AVENUE OVER I-80 BRIDGE REPLACEMENT
Projected Time Frame: 2023 Completion
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H. BRIGGS STREET OVER I-80 BRIDGE REPLACEMENT
Projected Time Frame: 2024 Completion
PHASE TWO (2024-2026)
I. RIVER ROAD OVER I-80 BRIDGE REPLACEMENT
Projected Time Frame: 2024
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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: 2024-2026
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K. I-80: ROWELL AVENUE TO GOUGAR ROAD RECONSTRUCTION
This includes Briggs Street Interchange reconstruction.
Projected Time Frame: 2024-2025
PHASE THREE (2026-2028)
L. 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.
