Joliet, IL – Drivers in Will County should expect new delays starting Saturday, Nov. 15, as resurfacing work on US 6 and Brandon Road begins in Joliet, bringing daytime lane closures through mid-December.
According to the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), the resurfacing project will require intermittent daytime lane closures along both roadways. Crews will be completing milling and paving operations as part of a larger construction package tied to the ongoing I-80 reconstruction project, which continues to reshape traffic patterns across the Joliet region.
IDOT said drivers should expect reduced speeds, shifting traffic patterns, and occasional backups, especially during the morning and late-day commute hours. Flaggers may be present to direct traffic when work zones narrow to a single lane.
The agency emphasized that the resurfacing will improve pavement conditions heading into winter but urged motorists to remain alert near workers and equipment. Travel delays of 10–20 minutes are possible during peak times, depending on congestion around the corridor.
The work zone sits just south of the I-80 interchange, a major freight and commuter connector for Joliet, Shorewood, Channahon, and the broader Will County area. IDOT recommends that travelers use alternate routes when possible and plan for slightly longer travel times over the next several weeks.
Drivers can follow I-80 Will or IDOT updates for schedule changes, weather-related adjustments, and additional lane impacts as construction progresses.
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