Joliet, IL – Drivers in Will County should prepare for delays this week as the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) announced emergency closures on Interstate 80 and Center Street in Joliet and Rockdale.
According to IDOT, the eastbound I-80 ramp to northbound Center Street and northbound Center Street between Meadow Avenue and I-80 will remain closed through evening rush hour on Monday, Oct. 6. Crews are conducting emergency repairs on both sections.
In addition, the westbound I-80 ramp to southbound Center Street/Meadow Avenue will face occasional closures while repairs continue. Motorists are being advised to use alternate routes, as local streets cannot handle heavy or wide trucks.
Officials caution drivers to expect delays and allow extra travel time through the work zone. IDOT is also urging motorists to slow down, obey posted speed limits, and watch for flaggers and construction crews.
The closure impacts a heavily traveled commuter corridor linking Joliet, Rockdale, and the wider Chicago metro area. Drivers heading to and from I-80 may need to plan detours for much of the coming week.
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