Plainfield, IL – Drivers in Plainfield should prepare for delays this week as road work begins on 135th Street near the site of the future Portillo’s.
According to the Village of Plainfield, construction of a new right-turn lane into the upcoming restaurant will begin Wednesday, September 10. Work will take place on weekdays between 6 a.m. and 3 p.m. to minimize traffic impacts.
Crews will use flaggers to direct westbound traffic while the project is underway. The work zone will temporarily impact the westbound lane of 135th Street, and drivers are urged to use caution when traveling through the area.
The project is expected to be completed by Wednesday, September 17. Until then, motorists are encouraged to plan ahead, allow for extra travel time, and remain alert for workers and changing traffic patterns.
The lane addition is part of ongoing improvements in anticipation of the new Portillo’s opening along the busy 135th Street corridor.
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