TRAFFIC ALERTS

April 14, 2025

Full closure I-55 at I-80 over two consecutive nights

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that as part of ongoing efforts to rebuild the Interstate 80 bridges over Interstate 55, in Joliet, Channahon and Shorewood, a full closure will be required on southbound I-55 at I-80 over two consecutive nights beginning, weather permitting, Tuesday, April 15. The closures are necessary to safely remove existing steel beams on the I-80 bridge over the expressway.

Tuesday, April 15

Starting at 9 p.m., southbound I-55 will be reduced to one lane between Illinois 59 and U.S. 6.
At midnight, the westbound I-80 ramp to southbound I-55 will close.
Between 1 and 5 a.m. Wednesday, southbound I-55 will be fully closed at I-80.
During that time, a detour will direct southbound I-55 to exit the expressway at I-80 (westbound), to Ridge Road (southbound) and reenter I-80 (eastbound), back to southbound I-55.
The ramp and lanes reopen by 6 a.m. Wednesday, April 16.

Wednesday, April 16

Starting at 9 p.m., northbound I-55 will be reduced to one lane between U.S. 6 and Illinois 59.
At midnight, the eastbound I-80 ramp to northbound I-55 will close.
Between 1 and 5 a.m. Thursday, northbound I-55 will be fully closed at I-80.
During that time, a detour will direct northbound I-55 to exit the expressway at I-80 (eastbound), to Houbolt Road (northbound) and reenter I-80 (westbound), back to northbound I-55.
The ramp and lanes reopen by 5 a.m. Thursday, April 17.

March 17, 2025

I-80 lane changes, ramp closures beginning Monday, March 24

Traffic Alert: I-80 lane changes, ramp closures beginning Monday, March 24

Weather permitting, stage changes and ramp closures in Joliet and New Lenox are scheduled to take place beginning Monday, March 24.

Monday (3/24)

LONG-TERM RAMP CLOSURES: Ramps will close after 8 PM. SB I-55 to EB I-80 (anticipated to reopen fall 2026), and NB I-55 to WB I-80 (anticipated to reopen fall 2025)

View Southbound I-55 to Eastbound I-80 Detour Map

View Northbound I-55 to Westbound I-80 Detour Map

Tuesday, March 25

8 PM – 5 AM: Eastbound I-80 will be reduced to one lane from River Road to east of I-55. Two lanes will be open to traffic by 5 AM Wednesday, March 26 in the new lane pattern. Traffic will be shifted to the right and both shoulders will be closed.

Thursday, March 27

8 PM – 5 AM: Westbound I-80 will be reduced to one lane from Houbolt Road to River Road. Two lanes will be open to traffic by 5 AM Friday, March 28 in the new lane pattern. Traffic will be shifted to the right and both shoulders will be closed.

Lane closures are necessary to install a new traffic pattern and work zone on I-80. Thank you for your patience as we advance, rebuild, and transform I-80. Drive safely!

March 17, 2025

UPDATE: SCHEDULE UPDATED 3/20/25 (see below)

I-80 lane changes, ramp closures at Larkin Ave

As part of ongoing efforts to rebuild I-80, stage changes and ramp closures are scheduled to take place beginning, weather permitting, Tuesday, March 18. Overnight lane closures are scheduled to take place over two nights to prepare for a new traffic pattern.

Tuesday, March 18

Eastbound I-80
- 8 PM: EB I-80 reduced to one lane from east of I-55 to west of Larkin Ave (IL 7).
- 5 AM: Lanes reopen with new traffic pattern.

Westbound I-80
- 8PM: WB I-80 reduced to one lane from Chicago St (U.S.52/IL 53) to west of Larkin Ave. At the same time, the WB I-80 ramp to southbound Larkin Ave will close.
- 5 AM: Lanes reopen with new traffic pattern.
- EB I-80 ramp to SB Larkin Ave is anticipated to reopen in October. Follow posted detour.

Thursday, March 20

Ramps at Larkin Ave
- 8 PM: Both ramps will remain closed. EB I-80 ramp to SB Larkin Ave is expected to reopen in late August. The SB Larkin Ave ramp to EB I-80 is expected to reopen in early September. See detour routes below.

Sunday, March 23

Eastbound I-80
- 8 PM: EB I-80 reduced to one lane from west of Larkin Ave to Wheeler Ave. At the same time, EB I-80 ramp to SB Larkin Ave, and the SB Larkin Ave ramp to EB I-80, will close.
- 5 AM: Lanes will reopen with new traffic pattern.

Monday, March 24

Westbound I-80
- 9 PM: WB I-80 reduced to one lane between west of Larkin Ave to east of I-55.
- 5 AM: Lanes reopen with new traffic pattern.

Eastbound I-80 to Southbound Larkin Ave Detour

Southbound Larkin Ave to Eastbound I-80 Detour

Westbound I-80 to Southbound Larkin Ave Detour

The new configuration will allow work to continue on the mainline lanes and is estimated to remain in place through the fall.

Drivers should expect lane shifts, overnight lane closures and significant delays. Allow extra time for trips through this area and pay close attention to flaggers and signs in the work zones.

January 24, 2025

I-80 West Frontage/South Ingolsby Road in Troy Township to close Feb. 3

A culvert replacement project on I-80 West Frontage/South Ingolsby Road in Troy Township is scheduled to begin, weather permitting, Monday Feb. 3.

The work will require closing I-80 West Frontage/South Ingolsby Road between Shepley Rd and Mound Rd. Work is anticipated to be completed in early Summer.

What to expect:

Detours will direct motorists to Shepley, County Line, Mound, and River Roads.
Access to residences will be maintained throughout construction.
I-80 will not be impacted.

View Detour Map

The project is weather-permitting, as cold temperatures could impact the schedule.

This project is part of a larger effort to reconstruct 16 miles of I-80, enhancing safety, reducing congestion, and improving travel times.

November 21, 2024

Lane Closures on Midland Avenue for bridge work through Fall 2025

Traffic shifts: Expect ongoing traffic shifts and overnight lane closures on both I-80 and Midland Avenue as bridge work is completed.

Noise alert: Crews will be working day and night to remove the existing bridges, which may generate noise. Demolition is expected to last approximately three weeks. IDOT appreciates your understanding as the demolition process is completed as quickly and efficiently as possible.

This project is part of IDOT’s larger plan to reconstruct 16 miles of I-80, enhancing safety, reducing congestion, and improving travel times.

The new bridges over Midland Avenue are expected to be complete in 2026.

View project flyer for more details.

October 11, 2024

Richards St ramps closed, lane closures through Fall 2025

Starting Monday, October 14, there will be lane closures on Richards Street, both north and south of I-80, as crews begin preliminary work to reconstruct the road between Colburn Avenue and 5th Avenue as well as the I-80 ramps.

Starting Monday, October 21:

Richards Street will be reduced to one lane in each direction.
The ramps between I-80 and Richards Street will be closed.
These closures are expected to continue through Fall 2025.

Detours:
Detours will be posted directing motorists to Chicago Street (US-52/IL-53) and Briggs Street to access I-80.

Additionally, there will be occasional overnight lane closures on I-80 at Richards Street during this time.

Expect Delays:
Please allow extra time for your trips through the area, especially during peak hours.

Stay alert, follow the posted signs, and watch for workers and equipment in the work zones. Your patience and caution help keep everyone safe.

This work is part of IDOT’s ongoing effort to improve 16 miles of I-80, which will enhance safety, reduce congestion, and improve travel times.

Thank you for your understanding as we work to make these important improvements!

March 28, 2024

12 miles of I-80 under construction, traffic shifts through 2026

Beginning Monday, April 1, weather permitting, I-80 mainline work will begin. The new phase will rebuild and widen nearly 12 miles, as part of the overall $1.3 billion reconstruction of the interstate through Will County, a project made possible by Gov. JB Pritzker’s historic, bipartisan Rebuild Illinois capital program.

A work zone has been established between Ridge Road and Wheeler Avenue with traffic shifted to allow reconstruction of the interstate.

Two lanes in each direction of I-80 will continue to remain during the project, but the public should anticipate narrowed lanes and closed shoulders throughout the entire 12-mile work zone.

Expect delays and allow extra time for trips. Be prepared for slow and stopped traffic. To avoid the work area, when feasible, use of alternate routes and off-peak trips should be considered. Drivers are urged to pay close attention to changed conditions and signs in the work zones, obey the posted speed limits, refrain from using mobile devices and be alert for workers and equipment.