News
I-80 milestone: additional lanes opening, improving traffic flow
An additional lane in both directions of I-80 between Richards Street and U.S. 30, in Joliet, will open starting Saturday, July 11...
Gov. Pritzker in Joliet to announce Des Plaines River Bridge Replacement
(WJOL) Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Transportation joined local leaders...
Improved interchanges are taking shape in Joliet
Construction at the Chicago Street Interchange begins in March, with work on the new Des Plaines River Bridge launching later this spring.
Your Future
I-80 in Will County is in serious need of reconstruction. For decades, this aging interstate system has been a constant source of congestion and frustration for motorists, and lack of funding has led to a patchwork of temporary fixes and small improvements. That is now changing! With incoming federal and state funding, we’re ready to roll with big improvements that will make your commute safer and more reliable. The Illinois Department of Transportation has launched an aggressive plan to reconstruct 16 miles of I-80 from Minooka to New Lenox, including rehabilitating over 30 bridges.
Construction is underway and will be implemented in phases to minimize impacts on traffic.
WHAT
Reconstruct approximately 16 miles of I-80, including 30 bridges
WHERE
I-80 from Ridge Road in Minooka to U.S. 30 in New Lenox
WHEN
Construction is underway and anticipated to be substantially completed in 2028
WHY
The aging infrastructure is in frequent need of repairs, requiring
new construction to enhance safety and reduce congestion
COST
The estimated construction cost to
rebuild I-80 is approximately $1.3 billion
CONTACT
Hotline
1-844-I80-4ALL
(480-4255)
Land Acquisition Information
Bureau of Land Acquisition Joliet Field Office
116 N. Chicago St., Suite 206
Joliet, IL 60432
*Office Hours: Monday-Thursday, 9am-4pm.
Phone number: 815-582-3097
Office is by appointment only.
DOT.D1.I-80Inquiry@Illinois.gov
Please direct only land acquisition-related questions to the above email address. Use the comment form for general questions/comments.
*Closed week of Thanksgiving, Christmas, and all State Holidays.
