Joliet, IL – Drivers in Will County should prepare for lane reductions on Interstate 80 as crews complete pavement work between Interstate 55 and Ridge Road.
According to the Illinois Department of Transportation, the westbound lanes will be reduced to a single lane beginning at 9 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 20, weather permitting. The closure is part of an ongoing improvement project moving traffic onto newly finished pavement. All lanes are expected to reopen by 6 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 21.
Two westbound lanes will now travel on the new pavement through the construction zone, but the left shoulder will remain closed until fall. Officials also noted that motorists may experience occasional short-term shoulder closures to allow for landscaping and electrical work.
IDOT is urging drivers to slow down, remain alert, and watch for crews working in the area. The traffic shift is part of the multi-year I-80 reconstruction effort, which aims to improve safety and extend the lifespan of the heavily traveled corridor.
Motorists are encouraged to follow I-80 Will for ongoing updates and to plan alternate routes if possible to avoid delays during the overnight shift.
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