Arlington Heights, Illinois – Two Route 53 ramp closures at Euclid Avenue are rerouting drivers for approximately six weeks, triggering detours through local roadways.
According to the Village of Arlington Heights, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has enforced two separate ramp closures at the Euclid Avenue interchange as part of ongoing construction work. Officials estimate the closures will remain in place for about six weeks.
The first closure affects the westbound Euclid Avenue ramp for drivers traveling southbound onto Route 53. Detours direct motorists to southbound Hicks Road, eastbound Kirchhoff Road, and back to Route 53.
The second closure impacts the eastbound Euclid Avenue ramp for drivers traveling northbound onto Route 53. Drivers are being rerouted to northbound Hicks Road, southeast-bound Northwest Highway, and back to Route 53.
Officials have not announced an exact reopening date but indicated the timeline is weather-dependent.
The closures affect one of the primary interchanges serving Arlington Heights and surrounding northwest suburbs, potentially increasing congestion on Hicks Road, Kirchhoff Road, and Northwest Highway during peak commute hours. The detours may particularly impact local commuters and student drivers navigating the corridor.
Drivers are encouraged to plan alternate routes and allow additional travel time.
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