Joliet, IL – Westbound I-80 commuters should expect major detours and delays this weekend as the key exit ramp to Larkin Avenue (NB/SB IL 7) shuts down for reconstruction. The closure runs from 10 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5, through 5 a.m. Monday, Dec. 8, impacting drivers across Joliet, Will County, and the broader I-80 corridor.
According to I-80 Will, crews will be completing a full reconstruction of the ramp as part of the ongoing multi-year improvement project along the interstate. The work is expected to cause slower travel times, increased congestion, and overnight slowdowns throughout the affected area.
A posted detour will direct drivers to Houbolt Road and Jefferson Street to access Larkin Avenue. Motorists are urged to plan for extra travel time, especially during peak weekend shopping and commuter hours.
As reconstruction continues along I-80, officials note that additional lane shifts, nightly closures, and intermittent delays should be expected throughout the winter season. Drivers are asked to follow posted signs, reduce speed in work zones, and stay alert for workers and heavy equipment.
Residents and commuters who rely on the Larkin Avenue interchange—one of Joliet’s busiest connectors—may feel the impact most, but the effects are likely to ripple outward into nearby communities including Shorewood, Crest Hill, and Lockport.
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