Joliet, IL – Drivers heading eastbound on I-80 near Center Street in Joliet and Rockdale are facing delays this week as emergency pavement repairs have closed the right lane, according to I-80 Will.
Repairs are expected to be completed and the lane reopened by the Wednesday morning rush (Feb. 4). However, officials cautioned that cold temperatures could extend the closure while the concrete cures.
The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) warned motorists to expect heavy congestion in the area and encouraged the use of alternate routes. Truck drivers are being advised to stay on interstate routes, as local roads are not equipped to handle heavy or wide-load vehicles.
The temporary closure is part of ongoing infrastructure improvement efforts along the I-80 corridor, which has seen periodic restrictions due to maintenance and reconstruction projects over the past year.
Drivers are reminded to reduce speed near construction zones and remain alert for workers and changing traffic patterns.
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