Chicago, IL – Drivers along Interstate 55 should prepare for major delays starting Friday, September 12, as the Illinois Department of Transportation begins a series of daily lane and exit closures. The work will run through Friday, September 19, impacting multiple exits between Stevenson Avenue (milepost 94) and the Cicero Avenue exit (milepost 98).
According to the Illinois State Police, construction will begin each day at 7:00 a.m. and wrap up by 4:00 p.m. Motorists are urged to plan alternate routes or use caution when traveling through the work zones.
The closure schedule is as follows:
- Friday, Sept. 12: Exit 98, northbound I-55
- Monday, Sept. 15: Cook Street Overhead, southbound I-55
- Tuesday, Sept. 16: Exit 98, southbound I-55
- Wednesday, Sept. 17: Exit 94, northbound I-55
- Thursday, Sept. 18: Exit 94, southbound I-55
- Friday, Sept. 19: Exit 94, southbound I-55
These closures are expected to affect commuters traveling between Chicago, Cook County, and nearby suburbs, especially during morning and afternoon rush hours. IDOT officials recommend checking travel apps and traffic updates before heading out.
Drivers who rely on I-55 as their main route between the city and surrounding areas should allow extra travel time or consider alternate highways such as I-90/94 or I-294.
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