Joliet, IL – Drivers in Will County should prepare for overnight lane reductions and closures on I-80 and Houbolt Road as crews work to set steel beams for a new bridge over Houbolt Road.
According to the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), overnight closures will take place on Monday, July 14, and Tuesday, July 15, as part of the ongoing I-80 bridge construction project. The temporary closures are scheduled from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. both nights.
During these hours, I-80 will be reduced to one lane in both directions near Houbolt Road, while Houbolt Road itself will also be reduced to one lane in both directions at the I-80 interchange. Additionally, all ramps from I-80 to Houbolt Road will be closed during this time frame. Beginning at 11 p.m. each night, full stops of up to 15 minutes will occur on Houbolt Road as construction crews work overhead.
According to IDOT, all lanes and ramps are expected to reopen by 6 a.m. each morning. The overnight work is expected to be completed by Wednesday morning, July 16, weather permitting. Drivers are encouraged to use caution in the area, allow extra travel time, and consider alternate routes if possible.
For up-to-date information and traffic conditions, motorists can follow #I80WillTraffic online. IDOT thanks drivers for their patience as construction continues on this major infrastructure upgrade in northern Illinois.
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