Kendall County, IL – Drivers on Interstate 80 should prepare for overnight lane closures starting 8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 6, as repairs begin on the Wabena Road bridge in Minooka, according to the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT).
The project will address damage from a July truck strike and is expected to continue for about three weeks, running Monday through Thursday nights. Westbound I-80 lanes will close overnight and reopen by 5 a.m. each following morning.
According to IDOT, the bridge sits just east of the Minooka interchange (Exit 122), an area that already experiences heavy commuter traffic. Officials urge motorists to allow extra travel time and use caution when driving through work zones.
The overnight closures are part of a broader effort to restore bridge safety and prevent future damage. IDOT reminds drivers that penalties for speeding in construction zones are increased, even when workers are not present.
Additional project updates are available on IDOT’s website.
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