TRAFFIC ALERTS

November 19, 2025​​

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Nightly closures on westbound I-80 continue through late December

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Nightly closures continue on westbound I-80 as crews complete steel repairs on the Des Plaines River bridge in Joliet. 

 

·        Closures occur Monday–Friday nights 9 PM to 5 AM

·        The right lane on WB I-80 is closed nightly between Chicago St and Meadow Ave

·        The SB Chicago St ramp to WB I-80 also closes each night

·        Repairs are anticipated to be finished by late December

 

Please slow down, follow posted signs, and drive with caution in the work zone.

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November 14, 2025​​

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Lane closures on US 6 and Brandon Rd begin Nov. 15

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Patching and resurfacing of U.S. 6 from Larkin Avenue (Illinois 7) to Brandon Road and Brandon Road between Meadow Avenue and U.S. 6 in Joliet will require intermittent daytime lane closures beginning, weather permitting, Saturday Nov. 15.

 

The work is part of the overall I-80 reconstruction project that is rebuilding I-80 from Ridge Road in Minooka to U.S. 30 in Joliet and New Lenox and is expected to be completed by mid-December.

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November 1, 2025​​

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Overnight lane closures on I-80 Des Plaines River Bridge through November

 

Nighttime lane closures are underway on I-80 over the Des Plaines River as IDOT continues repair work. Lane closures will continue through November. Please plan extra time and stay alert in the work zone.

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​​​​​​​​​​March 17, 2025​​

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I-55 and I-80 long-term ramp closures

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Long-term ramp closures at the I-55 and I-80 interchange are in place.

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CLOSED: Southbound I-55 to eastbound I-80 ramp is closed and anticipated to reopen fall 2026.

CLOSED: Northbound I-55 to westbound I-80 ramp is closed and is anticipated to reopen fall 2025.

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Follow posted detours.

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View Southbound I-55 to Eastbound I-80 Detour Map

View Northbound I-55 to Westbound I-80 Detour Map

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​​​​​​​​​March 28, 2024

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12 miles of I-80 under construction, traffic shifts through 2026

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Beginning Monday, April 1, weather permitting, I-80 mainline work will begin. The new phase will rebuild and widen nearly 12 miles, as part of the overall $1.3 billion reconstruction of the interstate through Will County, a project made possible by Gov. JB Pritzker’s historic, bipartisan Rebuild Illinois capital program.

 

A work zone has been established between Ridge Road and Wheeler Avenue with traffic shifted to allow reconstruction of the interstate. 

 

Two lanes in each direction of I-80 will continue to remain during the project, but the public should anticipate narrowed lanes and closed shoulders throughout the entire 12-mile work zone.

 

Expect delays and allow extra time for trips. Be prepared for slow and stopped traffic. To avoid the work area, when feasible, use of alternate routes and off-peak trips 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.​​​​​​​​​​​