Joliet, IL – Drivers in Will County should expect overnight lane and ramp closures this week as part of the ongoing I-80 reconstruction project.
According to the Illinois Department of Transportation, westbound and eastbound I-80 will experience temporary traffic shifts and closures beginning Wednesday night. On Wednesday, June 25, westbound I-80 will be reduced to one lane between U.S. 30 and Briggs Street starting at 9 p.m. The westbound ramp from U.S. 30 will also close. All lanes and ramps are scheduled to reopen by 5 a.m. Thursday.
On Thursday, June 26, eastbound I-80 will be reduced to one lane between Briggs Street and U.S. 30, also beginning at 9 p.m. The eastbound I-80 ramps to and from Briggs Street will be closed during the work, with reopening expected by 5 a.m. Friday.
Once the overnight operations conclude, traffic in both directions will be shifted onto newly paved lanes between Cherry Hill Road and U.S. 30. These shifts are part of broader reconstruction efforts aimed at improving safety and reducing congestion along the I-80 corridor.
Motorists are urged to plan for possible delays and to exercise caution when traveling through the work zones. IDOT reminds drivers to watch for signage and to slow down in construction areas.
This closure is one step closer to a safer and more modern I-80 for Illinois drivers, officials said.
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