TRAFFIC ALERTS

January 3, 2025

Overnight closures on I-80 between Rowell Ave & Briggs St on Jan. 6-7

Full traffic stops on I-80 between Rowell Avenue and Briggs Street will take place overnight Monday, January 6 through early morning Tuesday, January 7. These traffic stops will begin at 1 AM and will last no more than 15 minutes at a time to allow crews to remove aerial cables.

The work is weather-dependent. Please plan your late-night travels accordingly and drive safely.

December 4, 2024

New I-80 Traffic Pattern West of I-55 begins Dec. 9

Progress continues on I-80 between west of I-55 and Ridge Road, with paving now completed on the eastbound lanes. To facilitate further work, a traffic shift is planned starting Monday night, Dec. 9.

What to Expect:

Eastbound traffic will be on the newly completed pavement starting Tuesday morning, Dec. 10.
Westbound nighttime lane closures on Monday, Dec. 16 from 9 p.m.-6 a.m., with traffic shifted into the new lane pattern after midnight
Westbound traffic will be on the newly completed pavement starting Tuesday morning, Dec. 17

The shifts are weather-permitting, as cold temperatures could impact the schedule.

This project is part of a larger effort to reconstruct 16 miles of I-80, enhancing safety, reducing congestion, and improving travel times.

November 21, 2024

Lane Closures on Midland Avenue for bridge work through Fall 2025

Traffic shifts: Expect ongoing traffic shifts and overnight lane closures on both I-80 and Midland Avenue as bridge work is completed.

Noise alert: Crews will be working day and night to remove the existing bridges, which may generate noise. Demolition is expected to last approximately three weeks. IDOT appreciates your understanding as the demolition process is completed as quickly and efficiently as possible.

This project is part of IDOT’s larger plan to reconstruct 16 miles of I-80, enhancing safety, reducing congestion, and improving travel times.

The new bridges over Midland Avenue are expected to be complete in 2026.

View project flyer for more details.

October 11, 2024

Richards St ramps closed, lane closures through Fall 2025

Starting Monday, October 14, there will be lane closures on Richards Street, both north and south of I-80, as crews begin preliminary work to reconstruct the road between Colburn Avenue and 5th Avenue as well as the I-80 ramps.

Starting Monday, October 21:

Richards Street will be reduced to one lane in each direction.
The ramps between I-80 and Richards Street will be closed.
These closures are expected to continue through Fall 2025.

Detours:
Detours will be posted directing motorists to Chicago Street (US-52/IL-53) and Briggs Street to access I-80.

Additionally, there will be occasional overnight lane closures on I-80 at Richards Street during this time.

Expect Delays:
Please allow extra time for your trips through the area, especially during peak hours.

Stay alert, follow the posted signs, and watch for workers and equipment in the work zones. Your patience and caution help keep everyone safe.

This work is part of IDOT’s ongoing effort to improve 16 miles of I-80, which will enhance safety, reduce congestion, and improve travel times.

Thank you for your understanding as we work to make these important improvements!

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.