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.
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.
While the project is currently in various stages with ongoing community coordination, sections of the interstate are moving forward with construction.
WORK UNDERWAY
A. HOUBOLT ROAD EXTENSION AND I-80 INTERCHANGE
Expected Completion: 2023
The Houbolt Road Extension includes a 1.5-mile extension of Houbolt Road from US 6 to Schweitzer Road, with a new bridge over the Des Plaines River. The project results from a unique Public Private Partnership that includes the Illinois Department of Transportation, the City of Joliet, Will County and CenterPoint Properties. Visit project website.
Houbolt Road is also being reconstructed from US 6 north to I-80. The existing diamond interchange will be reconfigured to a Diverging Diamond Interchange (DDI) to improve traffic flow. The project is a partnership between the Illinois Department of Transportation and the City of Joliet. View the public meeting video of the DDI here.
B. BRIDGE REPLACEMENT AND MAINLINE CONSTRUCTION
Expected Completion: 2024
Bridges are being replaced along I-80 at Hickory Creek, Richards Street, and Rowell Avenue/Canadian National Railroad. The Richards Street entrance and exit ramps are being reconstructed.
C. U.S. 30 & I-80 INTERCHANGE RECONSTRUCTION
Expected Completion: 2023
I-80 and the interchange with US 30 are being reconstructed. Three lanes in each direction are being provided along mainline I-80. The interchange ramps are being upgraded to current standards and improvements are being made to US 30.
EARLY STAGE CONSTRUCTION: 2023-2024
D. I-80 FROM EAST OF RIDGE ROAD TO RIVER ROAD
Expected Completion: 2023
Advance construction activities, including temporary shoulder reconstruction, widening and Shepley Road Bridge replacement.
MAINLINE CONSTRUCTION: 2024-2026
E. I-80 FROM EAST OF RIDGE ROAD TO WEST OF U.S. 30
Expected Completion: 2026
Mainline and interchange construction, including reconstruction at:
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I-55
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Larkin Avenue (Illinois 7)
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Briggs Street
*Excluding the Des Plaines River Bridges and Center Street and Chicago Street Interchanges
RIVER BRIDGES, INTERCHANGE CONSTRUCTION: 2026-2028
F. DES PLAINES RIVER BRIDGES
Expected Completion: 2028
Replace I-80 bridges over the Des Plaines River, and interchange reconstruction at:
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Center Street
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Chicago Street (U.S. 52/Illinois 53)
COMPLETED CONSTRUCTION
ADVANCE CONSTRUCTION
The following work has been conducted at various locations throughout the I-80 corridor:
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Pavement patching
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Dynamic message sign installation
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Rumble strip installation
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Des Plaines River bridges repairs
