Palos Park, IL – Drivers in Palos Park and surrounding southwest suburbs will see relief today as 123rd Street is expected to reopen around lunchtime, following the completion of major construction work.
According to the Village of Palos Park Office of the Mayor, all primary construction on the 123rd Street project has been completed. On Wednesday morning, Illinois Department of Transportation District 1 crews will begin final cleanup operations, including sweeping the roadway and removing temporary detours and barricades.
The closure has impacted local commuters in Cook County, particularly those traveling between Palos Park, Palos Heights, and nearby southwest suburban routes. Once cleanup is finished, traffic is expected to return to normal flow by midday.
Village officials noted that the remaining work is limited to site cleanup and safety measures, signaling the final phase of the project. No additional long-term closures are expected once the roadway reopens.
Motorists are encouraged to use caution while crews are active in the area Wednesday morning and to remain alert for workers and equipment until barricades are fully removed.
The reopening of 123rd Street will restore a key east-west connection for residents, local businesses, and school traffic throughout Palos Park and neighboring communities near the greater Chicago metro area.
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