Rockdale, IL – Major traffic changes are coming to the I-80 Center Street interchange as crews begin a multi-year reconstruction project, according to the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT). Starting after the evening rush on Monday, Dec. 22, all interchange ramps at Center Street/Meadow Avenue will close as part of an extensive rebuild aimed at improving safety and traffic flow through the busy I-80 corridor.
According to IDOT, Center Street/Meadow Avenue over I-80 between Wheeler Avenue and Morgan Street will also close. Detours will be posted using U.S. 6, Larkin Avenue (IL 7), and Jefferson Street (U.S. 52). The ramp from eastbound Meadow Avenue to eastbound I-80 will remain open during the project.
Officials urge drivers to plan ahead and expect extended travel times through the area. The interchange reconstruction is part of the broader I-80 Will County improvement initiative, with completion and reopening targeted for late 2028. When finished, the project is expected to enhance safety and efficiency for thousands of daily drivers.
Motorists are advised to allow extra travel time, obey posted detours, and use caution in work zones.
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