Reminder: I-80 reconstruction is moving forward, and work zones can shift quickly.
Please expect changing traffic patterns, temporary lane closures, and periodic overnight ramp closures. Give yourself a little extra time and stay alert when traveling through the area.
TRAFFIC ALERTS
December 16, 2025
I-80 & Center St Interchange Improvements
Major improvements coming to Center Street interchange! Starting after the evening rush on Monday, Dec 22, the I-80 interchange ramps at Center St/Meadow Ave will close as crews begin reconstruction of the interchange. Center St/Meadow Ave over I-80 between Wheeler Ave and Morgan St will close as well.
➡️ Detours will be posted using U.S. 6, Larkin Ave (IL 7), and Jefferson St (U.S. 52).
➡️ The ramp from eastbound Meadow Ave to EB I-80 will remain open.
Detour maps:
Eastbound I-80 to Northbound Center Street Detour Route
Westbound I-80 to Center Street Detour Route
Southbound Center Street to West-and-Eastbound I-80 Detour Routes
Northbound and Southbound Center Street Detour Routes
The ramps to and from the interstate and Center St/Meadow Ave over the interstate are anticipated to reopen in late 2028. When complete, the interchange will provide safer, more efficient travel for years to come.
Please plan ahead, allow extra time, and use caution in work zones.
March 17, 2025
I-55 and I-80 long-term ramp closures
Long-term ramp closures at the I-55 and I-80 interchange are in place.
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.
Follow posted detours.
View Southbound I-55 to Eastbound I-80 Detour Map
View Northbound I-55 to Westbound I-80 Detour Map
March 28, 2024
12 miles of I-80 under construction, traffic shifts through 2026
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.