Joliet, IL – Drivers on westbound Interstate 80 should prepare for a traffic change this week as crews shift vehicles onto newly completed pavement between I-55 and Ridge Road.
According to I-80 Will, weather permitting, the traffic shift will take place Wednesday night, Aug. 20. Starting at 9 p.m., westbound I-80 will be reduced to a single lane in the work zone. All lanes are expected to reopen by 6 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 21.
Once the shift is complete, two lanes of westbound traffic will operate on the new pavement. The left shoulder will remain closed through the fall, and occasional right shoulder closures may occur for landscaping and electrical work.
Officials urge drivers to reduce speed, stay alert, and watch for crews working near the roadway during the change. The shift is part of ongoing infrastructure improvements to the busy I-80 corridor.
Motorists are advised to allow extra travel time during the overnight work period and to remain cautious as traffic patterns adjust.
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