The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) reports that as part of ongoing efforts to rebuild the I-80 bridges over I-55, in Joliet, Channahon and Shorewood, a full closure will be required in both directions of I-55 at I-80 over two consecutive nights, beginning, weather permitting, Tuesday, May 5. The closures are necessary to safely install steel beams on the I-80 bridge over the expressway.
Tuesday, May 5
- Starting at 8:00 p.m., eastbound I-80 will be reduced to one lane between River Road and I-55.
- Starting at 9:00 p.m., northbound and southbound I-55 will be reduced to one lane between Illinois 59 and U.S. 6.
- At 11:00 p.m., the westbound I-80 ramp to southbound I-55 will close.
- Between midnight and 5:00 a.m. northbound I-55 will be fully closed at I-80.
- During that time, a detour will direct northbound I-55 traffic to exit at eastbound I-80 to northbound Houbolt Road and reenter westbound I-80 to access northbound I-55.
- One lane on northbound and southbound I-55 will reopen by 5:00 a.m., with all lanes and ramps open by 6:00 a.m. Wednesday.
Wednesday, May 6
- Starting at 8:00 p.m., eastbound I-80 will be reduced to one lane between River Road and I-55.
- Starting at 9:00 p.m., northbound and southbound I-55 will be reduced to one lane between Illinois 59 and U.S. 6.
- At 11:00 p.m., the westbound I-80 ramp to southbound I-55 will close.
- Between midnight and 5:00 a.m. southbound I-55 will be fully closed at I-80.
- During that time, a detour will direct southbound I-55 traffic to exit at westbound I-80 to southbound Ridge Road and reenter eastbound I-80 to access southbound I-55.
- All lanes and ramps will reopen by 6:00 a.m. Thursday
The work is anticipated to be completed by 6:00 a.m. Thursday, May 7.
As the I-80 reconstruction continues, the public should continue to expect lane shifts, overnight lane closures and significant delays and allow extra time for trips through this area. Drivers are urged to pay close attention to flaggers and signs in the work zones, obey the posted speed limits and be on the alert for workers and equipment.
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