Joliet, IL – Motorists traveling through Joliet should prepare for overnight lane closures on eastbound I-80 starting Friday, November 1, as part of ongoing reconstruction work between Houbolt Road and Wheeler Avenue.
According to the Illinois Department of Transportation’s I-80 Will project team, closures will begin at 8 p.m. Friday, weather permitting. Eastbound I-80 will be reduced to a single lane between Houbolt Road and Wheeler Avenue, while ramps to and from Larkin Avenue will also close.
The lanes and ramps are expected to reopen by noon Saturday, November 2. Officials say this overnight change will allow crews to implement a new traffic pattern that will remain in place through summer 2026, supporting continued work on the interstate’s mainline lanes.
Drivers are advised to allow extra time, follow posted detours, and use caution in the work zone.
This long-term I-80 corridor project includes bridge replacements, interchange improvements, and lane reconstruction aimed at improving safety and reducing congestion through Will County.
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