Rockdale, IL – A section of the Joliet Junction Trail in Will County has been closed as part of an Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) project along Interstate 80, officials confirmed Monday.
According to the Rockdale Police Department and the Forest Preserve District of Will County, the closure began Monday, Jan. 26, and is expected to remain in effect until Saturday, March 21. The affected section runs from McDonough Street in Joliet to Moen Avenue in Rockdale, near I-80.
The closure allows crews to complete construction related to an IDOT bridge and infrastructure improvement project over the trail. Access points along the affected section have been marked, and signage is in place to alert walkers and cyclists.
Officials note that weather and other factors may affect the project timeline. Trail users are encouraged to check for updates at ReconnectWithNature.org or the Forest Preserve District of Will County’s social media pages for any schedule adjustments.
Residents are advised to plan alternate walking and biking routes until the section reopens later this spring.
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