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Travel Time Watch Zones

The following table lists road sections 8 miles or longer on which: the travel times exceed 33% above their historical average or the congestion is heavy. To see a complete list of all travel times, please visit the Travel Time Report.

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Travel Time Watch Zones
Roadway Congestion From To Travel Time (minutes) Average Travel Time (minutes) Distance (miles) Speed (mph)
NB I-94 Light congestion Illinois State Line Mitchell Interchange 45 33 32.3 miles 44 mph

Major Incidents

The following table shows major incidents in the Travel Midwest region, those with high severity or durations greater than 90 minutes. You may click on the location to see a map of the event. To see a complete list of all incidents, please visit the Incident Report.

Major Incidents
NB I-55 near IL-104 CRASH AHEAD. SLOW DOWN and MOVE OVER 82.1 Various lanes closed Updated 4/28/24 5:00 AM Unknown IDOT
NB I-55 (Barack Obama Presidential Expy) at Lockport Rd (+1.4 miles) CRASH AHEAD. SLOW DOWN and MOVE OVER 260.7 Various lanes closed Updated 4/28/24 4:26 AM Unknown IDOT
WB I-72 near IL-4 CRASH AHEAD. SLOW DOWN and MOVE OVER 93.9 Various lanes closed Updated 4/28/24 1:32 AM Unknown IDOT
EB US-20 at Kishwaukee St Water main break at the Chestnut St Bridge Various lanes closed Updated 4/18/24 11:53 AM 5/23/24 10:31 AM IDOT
SB IL-43 / Harlem Ave at I-55 Incident with structure damage Left two lanes and left shoulder closed, one lane open Updated 3/11/24 3:41 PM 10/1/24 5:15 PM IDOT
NWB IL-185 near Schoolhouse Rd Sinkhole. All lanes and shoulders closed Updated 4/17/24 11:12 AM 10/1/24 7:05 PM IDOT
NB 1950 St from 1835 Ave to 1900 Ave Roof on the Red Covered Bridge on CR 1950 E., 1/2 mile north of IL Rt. 26 has collapsed for unknown reasons and the roadway is blocked. The bridge will remain closed until further notice. More information about the bridge All lanes and shoulders closed Updated 11/16/23 9:05 AM 12/31/26 9:20 AM IDOT
SB 1950 St from 1900 Ave to 1835 Ave Roof on the Red Covered Bridge on CR 1950 E., 1/2 mile north of IL Rt. 26 has collapsed for unknown reasons and the roadway is blocked. The bridge will remain closed until further notice. More information about the bridge All lanes and shoulders closed Updated 11/16/23 9:05 AM 12/31/26 9:20 AM IDOT
NEB 26th St at Broadway Bridge damage. All lanes and shoulders closed Updated 4/15/24 6:12 PM 10/30/24 7:27 PM IDOT
SWB 26th St near Broadway Bridge damage. All lanes and shoulders closed Updated 4/15/24 6:12 PM 10/30/24 7:27 PM IDOT
EB Foster Ave near Albany Ave Significant fire event impacting the structure carrying Foster Avenue over the North Shore Channel All lanes and shoulders closed Updated 3/2/24 2:26 PM 10/24/25 6:10 PM IDOT
WB Foster Ave at Albany Ave Significant fire event impacting the structure carrying Foster Avenue over the North Shore Channel All lanes and shoulders closed Updated 3/2/24 2:26 PM 10/24/25 6:10 PM IDOT
WIS 59 East CLOSED from Wallin Rd to County H (Rock County) because of a crash. WIS 59 East CLOSED from Wallin Rd to County H (Rock County) because of a crash. All lanes and shoulders closed Updated 4/27/24 10:16 PM Unknown WisDOT
WIS 59 West CLOSED from County H (Rock County) to Wallin Rd because of a crash. WIS 59 West CLOSED from County H (Rock County) to Wallin Rd because of a crash. All lanes and shoulders closed Updated 4/27/24 10:17 PM Unknown WisDOT

Major Construction

The following table lists major construction events in the Travel Midwest region. The Gateway Traveler Information System defines a construction closure as major if:

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Major Construction
Location Mile Marker Severity Closure Details Time Periods Source Description
NB I-39 from near Rotary Rd to Blackhawk Rd 116.5 to 117.1 Major One lane closed, one lane open 6/26/23 6:00 AM to 1/1/31 5:59 AM IDOT The movement of oversize and overweight loads is restricted. Vehicle weight restricted to 120 tons.
SB I-39 from near Blackhawk Rd to Rotary Rd 116.9 to 116.3 Major One lane closed, one lane open 6/26/23 6:00 AM to 1/1/31 5:59 AM IDOT The movement of oversize and overweight loads is restricted. Vehicle weight restricted to 120 tons.
Ramp from NB I-41 to SB WI-36 Major All lanes closed 2/1/24 12:00 AM to 8/30/24 12:00 AM WisDOT Construction - Detour: 894 WB Off Ramp to Loomis SB Full: While driving on 894 WB exit at 27th Street (STH 241). Turn Left (south) onto 27th Street. Turn Right (west) onto Layton Ave (CTH Y). Turn right (north) or left (south) onto Loomis (WIS 36). End De
SB I-41/894 (Zoo Fwy) from Howard Ave to US-45 Major Right two lanes closed, up to one lanes open 4/28/24 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM WisDOT Maintenance
Ramp from NB I-43 to EB WI-20 Major All lanes closed 4/5/24 12:00 AM to 6/29/24 11:59 PM WisDOT Construction - Detour: Continue north on I-43 to WIS 83 - exit 43. Use I-43/WIS 83 interchange to access I-43 SB. Follow I-43 SB back to WIS 20.
NB I-43 (Rock Fwy) near US-45 Major All lanes closed 4/27/24 9:00 PM to 4/28/24 5:30 AM daily until 4/30/24 WisDOT Construction - Detour: WE Hale Detour: Continue using the WN system ramp to 894 NB. Exit at Beloit Road. Turn Left going SB on Beloit. Turn Left to On Ramp to 894 SB/EB. End Detour.
Ramp from NB I-43 to SB WI-32 Major All lanes closed 4/15/24 6:00 AM to 11/14/24 11:59 PM WisDOT Construction - Detour: Traffic should exit at Good Hope Rd and head east to Port Washington Rd. Head north on Port Washington to Brown Deer Rd.
Ramp from NB I-43 to WB WI-100 Major All lanes closed 5/10/23 12:00 AM to 12/31/24 11:59 PM WisDOT Construction - Detour: Exit at Brown Deer Rd.
Ramp from SB I-43 to WB WI-100 Major All lanes closed 3/7/24 8:00 PM to 6/30/24 11:59 PM WisDOT Construction - Detour: Traffic should exit at Port Washington Rd. Head south on Port Washington Rd to Brown Deer Rd.
Ramp from EB WI-100 to SB I-43 Major All lanes closed 3/7/24 8:00 PM to 6/30/24 11:59 PM WisDOT Construction - Detour: Traffic should head west on Brown Deer Rd to Green Bay Ave. Head south on Green Bay Ave to Good Hope Rd. Head east on Good Hope Rd to I43 southbound on ramp.
Ramp from EB WI-20 to SB I-43 Major All lanes closed 4/5/24 12:00 AM to 6/29/24 11:59 PM WisDOT Construction - Detour: Turn onto I-43 NB and follow I-43 to WIS 83/Exit 43. Use the I-43/WIS 83 interchange to access I-43 SB.
EB I-44 at Memorial Dr Major Various lanes closed 3/11/24 7:00 AM to 5/31/24 3:00 PM MoDOT Expect delays due to BRIDGE MAINTENANCE on I-44 Eastbound.
WB I-44/55 at Memorial Dr Major Various lanes closed 3/11/24 8:00 PM to 5/31/24 5:00 AM MoDOT Expect delays due to BRIDGE MAINTENANCE on I-44 Westbound.
NB I-55 near State Highway HH Major Various lanes closed 4/22/24 5:00 AM to 5/3/24 5:00 PM MoDOT Expect delays due to MICROSURFACING on I-55 Northbound.
NB I-55 at Main St Major Various lanes closed 2/27/24 12:00 AM to 4/15/25 12:00 AM MoDOT Expect delays due to MEDIAN OR SHOULDER on I-55 Northbound.
NB I-55 near Union Rd Major Various lanes closed 12/6/22 12:00 AM to 12/1/24 12:00 AM MoDOT Expect delays due to BRIDGE RECONSTRUCTION on I-55 Northbound.
NB I-55 at Potomac St Major Various lanes closed 4/19/24 12:00 AM to 5/8/24 12:00 AM MoDOT Expect delays due to MEDIAN OR SHOULDER on I-55 Northbound.
SB I-55 near Loughborough Ave Major Various lanes closed 12/6/22 12:00 AM to 12/1/24 12:00 AM MoDOT Expect delays due to BRIDGE RECONSTRUCTION on I-55 Southbound.
SB I-55 at Main St Major Various lanes closed 3/5/24 12:00 AM to 4/15/25 12:00 AM MoDOT Expect delays due to MEDIAN OR SHOULDER on I-55 Southbound.
NB I-57 at MO-77 Major Various lanes closed 2/5/24 6:00 AM to 7/1/24 5:00 PM MoDOT Expect delays due to BRIDGE MAINTENANCE on I-57 Northbound.
NB I-57 at CR-202 Major Various lanes closed 4/16/24 12:00 AM to 4/29/24 12:00 AM MoDOT Expect delays due to BRIDGE MAINTENANCE on I-57 Northbound.
SB I-57 at MO-77 Major Various lanes closed 2/5/24 6:00 AM to 7/1/24 5:00 PM MoDOT Expect delays due to BRIDGE MAINTENANCE on I-57 Southbound.
EB I-70 from Little Point Rd to near Little Point Rd 50.2 to 51.6 Major Left or right shoulder closed, all lanes open 8/6/23 11:00 PM to 6/13/24 11:00 AM InDOT shoulder closed
WB I-70 from Wellman Rd (+1.6 miles) to near Little Point Rd 51.6 to 50.3 Major Left or right shoulder closed, all lanes open 8/6/23 11:00 PM to 6/13/24 11:00 AM InDOT shoulder closed
WB I-72 from near Phillips Ferry Rd to 470th St 42.7 to 42.1 Major One lane closed, one lane open 4/23/21 6:00 AM to 1/1/31 5:59 AM IDOT The movement of overweight loads is restricted. Vehicle weight restricted to 80 tons.
Ramp from EB I-88 to NB I-294 139.6 Major All lanes closed 4/28/24 11:00 PM to 4/29/24 5:00 AM Illinois Tollway Interchange Const
NWB I-90 Express/94 Express (Kennedy Reversibles) from Ogden Ave to Montrose Ave 50.1 to 43.5 Major All lanes and shoulders closed 3/11/24 12:00 AM to 11/3/24 11:59 PM IDOT CLOSED TO TRAFFIC; Long Term Closure
SEB I-90 Express/94 Express (Kennedy Reversibles) from Montrose Ave to Ogden Ave 43.5 to 50.1 Major All lanes and shoulders closed 3/11/24 12:00 AM to 11/3/24 11:59 PM IDOT CLOSED TO TRAFFIC; Long Term Closure
Ramp from NB IN-912 to WB I-90 3.1 Major All lanes and shoulders closed 4/13/24 7:00 AM to 5/2/24 7:00 PM Indiana Toll Road Substructure Patching- - -24 Hour Continuous Closure. Detour: 912 /Cline Ave West to 41/Calumet Ave. Go South on 41/Calumet Ave to 141 St., East on 141st. Street to Toll Road Entrance
Ramp from EB I-94 to EB IL-58 37.4 Major All lanes and shoulders closed 4/3/24 12:00 AM to 9/30/24 11:59 PM IDOT Bridge Repairs
Ramp from WB I-94 to WB IL-58 37.4 Major All lanes and shoulders closed 4/3/24 12:00 AM to 9/30/24 11:59 PM IDOT Bridge Repairs
NB I-270 near Conway Rd Major Various lanes closed 4/8/24 12:00 AM to 5/31/24 12:00 AM MoDOT Expect delays due to BRIDGE RECONSTRUCTION on I-270 Eastbound.
SB I-270 at Conway Rd Major Various lanes closed 4/8/24 12:00 AM to 5/31/24 12:00 AM MoDOT Expect delays due to BRIDGE RECONSTRUCTION on I-270 Westbound.
Ramp from WB I-290 to NB I-294 15.8 Major All lanes closed 3/27/23 12:00 PM to 8/31/24 11:30 PM Illinois Tollway Interchange Const
Ramp from NEB US-34 to NB I-294 27.4 Major All lanes closed 12/18/23 5:00 AM to 12/18/24 11:30 PM Illinois Tollway Rdwy Widening/Reconst
NB I-294 (Tri-State Afln) from IL-38 to Saint Charles Rd 30.5 to 32.4 Major Right two lanes and right shoulder closed, two lanes open 12/18/23 5:00 AM to 5/22/24 8:00 PM Illinois Tollway Interchange Const
NB I-294 (Tri-State Afln) from near IL-38 to Electric Ave 30.8 to 31.9 Major Center two lanes closed, two lanes open 4/3/23 7:00 AM to 5/24/24 11:30 PM Illinois Tollway Interchange Const
SB I-294 (Tri-State Afln) from near Saint Charles Rd to IL-56 32.4 to 31.5 Major Right two lanes closed, two lanes open 8/8/23 12:00 AM to 5/31/24 12:00 AM Illinois Tollway Interchange Const
SB I-294 (Tri-State Afln) at I-55 24.1 Major lane unknown, lane, closed; lane unknown, lane, open; lane 3, lane, open; lane 4, lane, closed; lane unknown, right off-road, open 4/19/24 9:00 PM to 5/15/24 11:30 PM Illinois Tollway Plaza Reconfig
Ramp from WB US-12 to NB M-51 Major All lanes and shoulders closed 1/28/24 11:00 PM to 5/3/24 6:00 AM MDOT construction; Detour: Permanently closed
Ramp from WB US-12 to SB M-51 Major All lanes and shoulders closed 1/28/24 11:00 PM to 5/3/24 6:00 PM MDOT construction; Detour: Permanently closed
EB US-18 from Utica Rd to near Utica Rd Major All lanes closed 2/12/24 12:00 AM to 5/11/24 11:59 PM WisDOT Construction - Detour: EB USH 18 to NB CTH BB to EB CTH DR to SB STH 67
EB US-18 from WI-67 to WI-67 Major All lanes closed 2/19/24 12:00 AM to 5/18/24 11:59 PM WisDOT Construction - Detour: EB USH 18 to NB CTH BB to EB CTH DR to SB STH 67
WB US-18 from near WI-67 to near WI-67 Major All lanes closed 2/19/24 12:00 AM to 5/18/24 11:59 PM WisDOT Construction - Detour: WB USH 18 to NB STH 67 to WB CTH DR to SB CTH BB
WB US-18 at Utica Rd Major All lanes closed 2/12/24 12:00 AM to 5/11/24 11:59 PM WisDOT Construction - Detour: WB USH 18 to NB STH 67 to WB CTH DR to SB CTH BB
EB US-20 from near Linden Rd to Miami St Major Various lanes closed 4/22/24 12:00 AM to 5/25/24 11:59 PM InDOT Punch list work. Traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction. Motorists should slow down, exercise caution and drive distraction-free through all work zones.
Ramp from EB US-20 to NB US-31 Major All lanes and shoulders closed 4/22/24 12:00 AM to 5/25/24 11:59 PM InDOT Punch list work. Traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction. Motorists should slow down, exercise caution and drive distraction-free through all work zones.
WB US-20 from near Miami St to Linden Rd Major Various lanes closed 4/22/24 12:00 AM to 5/25/24 11:59 PM InDOT Punch list work. Traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction. Motorists should slow down, exercise caution and drive distraction-free through all work zones.
Ramp from WB US-20 to SB US-31 Major All lanes and shoulders closed 4/22/24 12:00 AM to 5/25/24 11:59 PM InDOT Punch list work. Traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction. Motorists should slow down, exercise caution and drive distraction-free through all work zones.
SB US-31-BR from near Ireland Rd to US-20 Major Various lanes closed 4/22/24 12:00 AM to 5/25/24 11:59 PM InDOT Punch list work. Traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction. Motorists should slow down, exercise caution and drive distraction-free through all work zones.
SB US-31 from Jackson Rd to Jackson Rd Major Various lanes closed 4/22/24 12:00 AM to 5/25/24 11:59 PM InDOT Punch list work. Traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction. Motorists should slow down, exercise caution and drive distraction-free through all work zones.
NB US-41 from 80th Ct to 77th Ave Major All lanes closed and both shoulders open 4/15/24 12:00 AM to 6/23/24 1:47 PM InDOT major road construction
SB US-41 from near 77th Ave to near 80th Ct Major All lanes closed and both shoulders open 4/15/24 12:00 AM to 6/23/24 1:47 PM InDOT major road construction
SB US-45 at 60th St Major All lanes closed and both shoulders open 4/28/24 7:30 AM to 6:30 PM daily until 5/22/24 WisDOT Permit
NWB US-50 at Golterman Dr Major Various lanes closed 3/6/24 7:00 AM to 10/31/24 4:00 PM MoDOT Expect delays due to ROADSIDE WORK on US-67 Northbound.
SEB US-50 at Golterman Dr Major Various lanes closed 3/6/24 7:00 AM to 10/31/24 4:00 PM MoDOT Expect delays due to ROADSIDE WORK on US-67 Southbound.
NB US-51 from Nicolet St to Court St Major All lanes closed 3/18/24 12:00 AM to 11/15/24 11:59 PM WisDOT Construction - Detour: NB USH 51 traffic to turn Right (East) on WIS 11. Then Left (north) onto IH-39/90. Use Exit 171 A-B for USH 14 (Exit 171 B). Turn Left (West) on USH 14. Follow West USH 14 to USH 51.
SB US-51 from Court St to Nicolet St Major All lanes closed 3/18/24 12:00 AM to 11/15/24 11:59 PM WisDOT Construction - Detour: SB USH 51 traffic to turn Left (East) on USH 14. Then Right (South) onto IH-39/90. Use Exit 177 for WIS 11. Turn Right (West) on WIS 11. Follow West WIS 11 to USH 51.
EB US-60 near Levee Rd Major All lanes and shoulders closed 10/31/23 12:00 AM to 10/1/24 12:00 AM MoDOT US-62 is CLOSED Eastbound due to BRIDGE MAINTENANCE.
WB US-60 at Levee Rd Major All lanes and shoulders closed 10/31/23 12:00 AM to 10/1/24 12:00 AM MoDOT US-62 is CLOSED Westbound due to BRIDGE MAINTENANCE.
NEB I-55-BL (I-55-BL) at Sanford St Major All lanes and shoulders closed 10/2/23 12:00 AM to 11/1/24 12:00 AM MoDOT US-61 is CLOSED Northbound due to PERMIT OR UTILITY WORK.
SWB I-55-BL (I-55-BL) at Sanford St Major All lanes and shoulders closed 10/2/23 12:00 AM to 11/1/24 12:00 AM MoDOT US-61 is CLOSED Southbound due to PERMIT OR UTILITY WORK.
NEB I-57-BL (I-57-BL) near Story St Major Various lanes closed 8/21/23 12:00 AM to 8/1/24 12:00 AM MoDOT Expect delays due to INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS on US-62 Eastbound.
SWB I-57-BL (I-57-BL) at Story St Major Various lanes closed 8/21/23 12:00 AM to 8/1/24 12:00 AM MoDOT Expect delays due to INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS on US-62 Westbound.
NB US-67 at I-55 Major Various lanes closed 2/5/24 12:00 AM to 12/31/24 12:00 AM MoDOT Expect delays due to MEDIAN OR SHOULDER on US-67 Northbound.
SB US-67 at I-55 Major Various lanes closed 2/5/24 12:00 AM to 12/31/24 12:00 AM MoDOT Expect delays due to MEDIAN OR SHOULDER on US-67 Southbound.
SB US-231 from Franklin St to Walnut St Major All lanes and shoulders closed 4/19/24 6:00 AM to 11/15/24 4:00 PM InDOT closed
NB US-421 at County Road 600 S Major All lanes and shoulders closed 4/1/24 12:00 AM to 9/27/24 11:59 PM InDOT road closure
SB US-421 at County Road 600 S Major All lanes and shoulders closed 4/1/24 12:00 AM to 9/27/24 11:59 PM InDOT road closure
NEB IN-2 from near Sheffield Ave to Calumet Ave Major All lanes and shoulders closed 3/18/24 7:00 AM to 6/28/24 3:00 PM InDOT road closure
SWB IN-2 from Calumet Ave to Sheffield Ave Major All lanes and shoulders closed 3/18/24 7:00 AM to 6/28/24 3:00 PM InDOT road closure
Ramp from WB WI-16 to EB WI-190 Major All lanes closed 4/9/24 12:00 AM to 5/31/24 11:59 PM WisDOT Construction - Detour: WB traffic on IH94 take exit Ramp 294 to STH 164, Turn Right onto NB STH 164 and then Continue NB on STH 164 until Capitol Dr STH 190.
EB WI-19 at Thompson Rd Major All lanes closed and both shoulders open 3/25/24 12:00 AM to 5/25/24 11:59 PM WisDOT Construction - | STH 019, Dane County | DANE
EB WI-19 from Broadway Dr to Davison Dr Major All lanes closed and both shoulders open 3/18/24 12:00 AM to 5/3/24 11:59 PM WisDOT Construction - Mazomanie - Sun Prairie | USH 151 Interchange | STH 019, Dane County | DANE
EB WI-19 from Davison Dr to Davison Dr Major All lanes closed and both shoulders open 4/29/24 12:00 AM to 5/24/24 11:59 PM WisDOT Construction - | STH 019, Dane County | DANE
WB WI-19 from Davison Dr to A St Major All lanes closed and both shoulders open 4/29/24 12:00 AM to 5/24/24 11:59 PM WisDOT Construction - | STH 019, Dane County | DANE
WB WI-19 from A St to Lois Dr Major All lanes closed and both shoulders open 3/18/24 12:00 AM to 5/3/24 11:59 PM WisDOT Construction - Mazomanie - Sun Prairie | USH 151 Interchange | STH 019, Dane County | DANE
WB WI-19 at Thompson Rd Major All lanes closed and both shoulders open 3/25/24 12:00 AM to 5/3/24 11:59 PM WisDOT Construction - | STH 019, Dane County | DANE
WB WI-19 from US-12 to near Mathewson Rd Major All lanes closed 2/22/24 12:00 AM to 11/22/24 11:59 PM WisDOT Construction - Detour: STH 19 EB to follow STH 78 NB to USH 12 EB. Follow USH 12 EB to STH 19 EB end detour sign. STH 19 WB to follow USH 12 WB to STH 78 SB. Follow STH 78 SB to STH 19 WB end detour sign.
WB WI-19 from US-12 to near Mathewson Rd Major All lanes closed 3/11/24 7:00 AM to 5/31/24 5:00 PM WisDOT Construction - Detour: STH 19 EB to follow STH 78 NB to USH 12 EB. Follow USH 12 EB to STH 19 EB end detour sign. STH 19 WB to follow USH 12 WB to STH 78 SB. Follow STH 78 SB to STH 19 WB end detour sign.
EB WI-20 from Oakes Rd to WI-31 Major Right two lanes closed, up to one lanes open 4/19/24 6:00 AM to 5/24/24 6:00 PM WisDOT Construction - Washington Ave - Vil of Mt Pleasant | Oakes Rd to STH 31 | STH 020, Racine County | RACINE
WB WI-20 from WI-31 to Oakes Rd Major Right two lanes closed, one lane open 4/16/24 6:00 AM to 5/24/24 6:00 PM WisDOT Construction - Washington Ave - Vil of Mt Pleasant | Oakes Rd to STH 31 | STH 020, Racine County | RACINE
NB MO-21 at Old Highway 21 Major Various lanes closed 2/25/24 12:00 AM to 11/1/24 12:00 AM MoDOT Expect delays due to BRIDGE MAINTENANCE on MO-21 Northbound.
SB MO-21 at Old Highway 21 Major Various lanes closed 9/28/23 12:00 AM to 6/28/24 12:00 AM MoDOT Expect delays due to BRIDGE MAINTENANCE on MO-21 Southbound.
NB IL-23 from IL-176 to 2nd Ave Major All lanes and shoulders closed 3/25/24 9:00 PM to 9/20/24 5:00 AM IDOT Detour direct motorists to IL- 176, IL- 47 (Eastwood Drive) and Northwest Highway (U.S. 14).
SB IL-23 from 2nd Ave to IL-176 Major All lanes and shoulders closed 3/25/24 9:00 PM to 9/20/24 5:00 AM IDOT Detour direct motorists to IL- 176, IL- 47 (Eastwood Drive) and Northwest Highway (U.S. 14).
NB MO-25 at MO-K Major Various lanes closed 3/4/24 6:00 AM to 11/1/24 6:00 PM MoDOT Expect delays due to NEW PAVEMENT CONSTRUCTION on MO-25 Northbound.
SB MO-25 at MO-K Major Various lanes closed 3/4/24 6:00 AM to 11/1/24 6:00 PM MoDOT Expect delays due to NEW PAVEMENT CONSTRUCTION on MO-25 Southbound.
NB WI-36 from I-41 to near I-41 Major All lanes closed 2/1/24 12:00 AM to 8/30/24 12:00 AM WisDOT Construction - Detour: Loomis (WIS36) Full Closure NB: From Loomis NB turn right (east) onto Layton Ave (CTH Y). Turn Left (north) onto 27th Street (STH 241). Turn Left (SW) onto Loomis (WIS 36). End Detour
SB WI-36 from I-41 to I-41 Major All lanes closed 2/1/24 12:00 AM to 8/30/24 12:00 AM WisDOT Construction - Detour: Loomis (WIS36) Full Closure SB: From Loomis NB turn right (south) onto 27th Street (STH 241). Turn Right (west) onto Layton Ave (CTH Y). Turn right (north) or left (south) onto Loomis (WIS 36). End Detour
WB IN-44 at Carter Rd Major All lanes and shoulders closed 4/22/24 6:00 AM to 7/6/24 6:00 PM InDOT road closure
NB IL-50 from Armour Rd to Armour Rd Major One lane closed, one or two lanes open 12/27/22 6:00 AM to 5/7/24 5:59 AM IDOT Expect lane restrictions for intersection work.
NB IL-50 from Armour Rd to I-57 Major One lane closed, one or two lanes open 12/27/22 6:00 AM to 5/7/24 5:59 AM IDOT Expect lane restrictions for intersection work.
SB IL-50 from near I-57 to Armour Rd Major One lane closed, one or two lanes open 12/27/22 6:00 AM to 5/7/24 5:59 AM IDOT Expect lane restrictions for intersection work.
SB IL-50 from Armour Rd to near Armour Rd Major One lane closed, one lane open 12/27/22 6:00 AM to 5/7/24 5:59 AM IDOT Expect lane restrictions for intersection work.
NB IN-51 from Ainsworth Rd to 62nd Pl Major All lanes and shoulders closed 3/11/24 6:00 AM to 6/20/24 6:00 PM InDOT bridge is closed
SB IN-51 from 62nd Pl to Ainsworth Rd Major All lanes and shoulders closed 3/11/24 6:00 AM to 6/20/24 6:00 PM InDOT bridge is closed
Ramp from SB M-51 to WB US-12 Major All lanes and shoulders closed 1/28/24 11:00 PM to 5/3/24 6:00 AM MDOT construction; Detour: Permanently closed
NB IN-55 from IN-114 to near IN-114 Major All lanes and shoulders closed 3/28/24 7:00 AM to 6/7/24 3:00 PM InDOT road closure
NB IN-55 from 205th Ave to 191st Ave Major All lanes and shoulders closed 4/22/24 12:00 AM to 6/25/24 11:59 PM InDOT Bridge deck overlay. Motorists should seek alternate routes. The official detour for both closures will follow IN-2, I-65 and IN-10.
SB IN-55 from 191st Ave to 205th Ave Major All lanes and shoulders closed 4/22/24 12:00 AM to 6/25/24 11:59 PM InDOT Bridge deck overlay. Motorists should seek alternate routes. The official detour for both closures will follow IN-2, I-65 and IN-10.
SB IN-55 from IN-114 to near IN-114 Major All lanes and shoulders closed 3/28/24 7:00 AM to 6/7/24 3:00 PM InDOT road closure
NB WI-57 from North Ave to Hopkins St Major All lanes closed 3/29/24 12:00 AM to 7/17/24 11:59 PM WisDOT Construction - Detour: No signed detour. W. Fond du Lac Ave to N. Sherman Blvd. to STH 190
SB WI-75 at 7th St Major All lanes closed and both shoulders open 4/28/24 7:30 AM to 6:30 PM daily until 4/29/24 WisDOT Permit
NB IL-83 from Peterson Rd to near Tucci St Major All lanes closed 3/11/24 7:19 AM to 11/30/24 3:00 PM Lake County Road Realignment
SB IL-83 from Tucci St to Peterson Rd Major All lanes closed 3/11/24 7:19 AM to 11/30/24 3:00 PM Lake County Road Realignment
EB IL-132 at Cedar Lake Rd (N) Major All lanes closed 4/17/23 7:00 AM to 9/30/24 3:00 PM Lake County Roadway Improvements
WB IL-132 at Cedar Lake Rd (N) Major All lanes closed 4/17/23 7:00 AM to 9/30/24 3:00 PM Lake County Roadway Improvements
NEB IL-137 from Oak Forest Dr to Wadsworth Rd Major All lanes closed 2/12/24 7:00 AM to 11/22/24 3:00 PM Lake County Culvert Removal and Replacement
SWB IL-137 from Wadsworth Rd to Oak Forest Dr Major All lanes closed 2/12/24 7:00 AM to 11/22/24 3:00 PM Lake County Culvert Removal and Replacement
NB M-139 from M-140 to Ullery Rd Major All lanes and shoulders closed 3/11/24 6:00 AM to 5/3/24 6:00 PM MDOT construction
NB M-139 (Martin Luther King Dr) from Empire Ave to Hall St Major All lanes and shoulders closed 4/15/24 6:00 AM to 5/31/24 6:00 PM MDOT permit work; Detour: NB M-139, EB Empire Ave, NB Crystal Ave, I-94BL (Main St). WB Britain Ave traffic: WB Empire Ave, NB Pipestone St, Britain Ave.
SB M-139 from M-140 to Ullery Rd Major All lanes and shoulders closed 3/11/24 6:00 AM to 5/3/24 6:00 PM MDOT construction
NB WI-140 from State Line Rd to State Line Rd Major All lanes closed 3/12/19 6:00 AM to 1/1/25 5:59 AM IDOT The movement of oversize and overweight loads is restricted. Vehicle weight restricted to 80 tons.
NB WI-140 from State Line Rd to State Line Rd Major All lanes closed 3/12/19 6:00 AM to 1/1/25 5:59 AM IDOT The movement of oversize and overweight loads is restricted. Vehicle weight restricted to 80 tons.
SB WI-140 from State Line Rd to State Line Rd Major All lanes closed 3/12/19 6:00 AM to 1/1/25 5:59 AM IDOT The movement of oversize and overweight loads is restricted. Vehicle weight restricted to 80 tons.
SB WI-140 from State Line Rd to State Line Rd Major All lanes closed 3/12/19 6:00 AM to 1/1/25 5:59 AM IDOT The movement of oversize and overweight loads is restricted. Vehicle weight restricted to 80 tons.
SB MO-141 near Gravois Rd Major Various lanes closed 4/23/24 7:00 PM to 4/30/24 5:00 AM MoDOT Expect delays due to BRIDGE MAINTENANCE on MO-141 Southbound.
Ramp from NB WI-181 to NB WI-145 Major All lanes closed 2/27/24 12:00 AM to 5/13/24 11:59 PM WisDOT Construction - Detour: Use Alt Route
Ramp from NB WI-181 to NB WI-145 Major All lanes closed 2/27/24 12:00 AM to 5/13/24 11:59 PM WisDOT Construction - Detour: Use Alt Route
SB WI-181 from Dean Rd to Tower Ave Major Right two lanes closed, one lane open 4/28/24 6:30 AM to 2:00 PM daily until 5/3/24 WisDOT Permit
Ramp from SB WI-181 to SB WI-145 Major All lanes closed 2/27/24 12:00 AM to 5/13/24 11:59 PM WisDOT Construction - Detour: Use Alt Route
Ramp from EB WI-190 to EB WI-16 Major All lanes closed 4/9/24 12:00 AM to 5/31/24 11:59 PM WisDOT Construction - Detour: Go EB on STH 190 from STH 16 to STH 164, then turn right at STH 164 and then continue south on STH 164 until IH 94.
EB MO-364 near Creve Coeur Mill Rd Major Various lanes closed 3/1/24 7:00 AM to 5/31/24 2:00 PM MoDOT Expect delays due to BRIDGE MAINTENANCE on MO-364 Eastbound.
WB MO-364 at Creve Coeur Mill Rd Major Various lanes closed 3/1/24 7:00 AM to 5/31/24 2:00 PM MoDOT Expect delays due to BRIDGE MAINTENANCE on MO-364 Westbound.
NWB MO-C at County Road 105 Major Various lanes closed 4/17/24 6:00 AM to 7/1/24 8:00 PM MoDOT Expect delays due to RESURFACING PAVEMENT on Route C Westbound.
SEB MO-C near County Road 105 Major Various lanes closed 4/17/24 6:00 AM to 7/1/24 8:00 PM MoDOT Expect delays due to RESURFACING PAVEMENT on Route C Eastbound.
EB MO-D near County Road 391 Major Various lanes closed 4/17/24 6:00 AM to 5/31/24 6:00 PM MoDOT Expect delays due to BRIDGE MAINTENANCE on Route D Eastbound.
WB MO-D at County Road 391 Major Various lanes closed 4/17/24 6:00 AM to 5/31/24 6:00 PM MoDOT Expect delays due to BRIDGE MAINTENANCE on Route D Westbound.
EB MO-K at Oakshire Dr Major Various lanes closed 3/4/24 6:00 AM to 11/1/24 6:00 PM MoDOT Expect delays due to NEW PAVEMENT CONSTRUCTION on Route K Eastbound.
WB MO-K near Oakshire Dr Major Various lanes closed 3/4/24 6:00 AM to 11/1/24 6:00 PM MoDOT Expect delays due to NEW PAVEMENT CONSTRUCTION on Route K Westbound.
NB 2nd St (IL-31) from Timbers Trl to River Grange Rd Major All lanes closed and both shoulders open 4/15/24 9:00 AM to 5/3/24 11:59 PM IDOT Utility line clearance tree trimming. Alternating NB and SB closures.
SB 2nd St (IL-31) from River Grange Rd to Timbers Trl Major All lanes closed and both shoulders open 4/15/24 9:00 AM to 5/3/24 11:59 PM IDOT Utility line clearance tree trimming. Alternating NB and SB closures.
NWB 3rd St at Warren Barrett Dr Major All lanes and shoulders closed 4/1/24 12:00 AM to 11/1/24 12:00 AM MoDOT MO-79 is CLOSED Northbound due to BRIDGE RECONSTRUCTION.
SEB 3rd St at Warren Barrett Dr Major All lanes and shoulders closed 4/1/24 12:00 AM to 11/1/24 12:00 AM MoDOT MO-79 is CLOSED Southbound due to BRIDGE RECONSTRUCTION.
EB Dempster St/IL-58 at I-94 Major Various lanes closed 4/3/24 12:00 AM to 9/30/24 11:59 PM IDOT Bridge Repairs
WB Dempster St/IL-58 at I-94 Major Various lanes closed 4/3/24 12:00 AM to 9/30/24 11:59 PM IDOT Bridge Repairs
Ramp from SB Edens to EB Demspter St 37.4 Major All lanes and shoulders closed 4/4/24 12:00 AM to 8/31/24 11:59 PM IDOT DETOUR POSTED; Long Term Closure
Ramp from NB Edens to WB Dempster St 37.4 Major All lanes and shoulders closed 4/4/24 12:00 AM to 8/31/24 11:59 PM IDOT DETOUR POSTED; Long Term Closure
Ramp from WB Eisenhower / I-290 to NB I-294 15.8 Major All lanes and shoulders closed 3/27/23 12:00 AM to 8/31/24 11:59 PM IDOT DETOUR POSTED; Long Term Closure
SEB Kennedy Local from Chicago Ave to Randolph St 50.0 to 51.0 Major Left lane and left shoulder closed, three or four lanes open 3/15/24 12:00 AM to 9/1/24 11:59 PM IDOT WZ 45 MPH; Long Term Closure
SEB Kennedy Local from Grand Ave to Randolph St 50.5 to 51.0 Major Left three lanes and left shoulder closed, one or two lanes open 4/28/24 1:00 AM to 7:00 AM IDOT
SEB Kennedy Local from Grand Ave to Randolph St 50.5 to 51.0 Major Left two lanes and left shoulder closed, two or three lanes open 4/27/24 11:59 PM to 4/28/24 8:00 AM IDOT
EB Manchester Rd at Lockett Rd Major Various lanes closed 1/3/24 3:00 AM to 10/31/24 1:00 PM MoDOT Expect delays due to RESURFACING PAVEMENT on MO-100 Eastbound.
WB Manchester Rd at Woodgate Dr Major Various lanes closed 1/3/24 3:00 AM to 10/31/24 1:00 PM MoDOT Expect delays due to RESURFACING PAVEMENT on MO-100 Westbound.
EB Mark Twain Ave at R St Major Various lanes closed 4/1/24 12:00 AM to 5/1/24 12:00 AM MoDOT Expect delays due to RESURFACING PAVEMENT on MO-79 Southbound.
WB Mark Twain Ave at R St Major Various lanes closed 4/1/24 12:00 AM to 5/1/24 12:00 AM MoDOT Expect delays due to RESURFACING PAVEMENT on MO-79 Northbound.
Ramp from WB North Ave to WB Eisenhower / I-290 13.1 Major All lanes and shoulders closed 2/26/24 12:00 AM to 9/30/24 11:59 PM IDOT DETOUR POSTED; Long Term Closure
EB Olive Blvd at Eagle Manor Ln Major Various lanes closed 10/3/22 7:00 AM to 10/15/24 3:00 PM MoDOT Expect delays due to SIDEWALK/ADA IMPROVEMENTS on MO-340 Eastbound.
WB Olive Blvd at Eagle Manor Ln Major Various lanes closed 10/3/22 7:00 AM to 10/15/24 3:00 PM MoDOT Expect delays due to SIDEWALK/ADA IMPROVEMENTS on MO-340 Westbound.
NB Sheridan Rd (IL-137) from Wadsworth Rd to Oak Forest Dr Major All lanes closed 2/12/24 12:00 AM to 12/13/24 11:59 PM IDOT Culvert Removal and Replacement. Detour: Truck Detour: SB IL 137 to WB IL 173 to SB US 41 back to IL 137. Truck Detour: EB IL 137 to NB US 41 to EB IL 173 back to IL 137. Car Detour: SB IL 137 to WB IL 173 to SB IL 131 to EB Yorkhouse back to IL 137. Car Detour: NB IL 137 to WB Yorkhouse to NB IL 131 to EB IL 173 back to IL 137.
SB Sheridan Rd (IL-137) from Oak Forest Dr to Wadsworth Rd Major All lanes closed 2/12/24 12:00 AM to 12/13/24 11:59 PM IDOT Culvert Removal and Replacement. Detour: Truck Detour: SB IL 137 to WB IL 173 to SB US 41 back to IL 137. Truck Detour: EB IL 137 to NB US 41 to EB IL 173 back to IL 137. Car Detour: SB IL 137 to WB IL 173 to SB IL 131 to EB Yorkhouse back to IL 137. Car Detour: NB IL 137 to WB Yorkhouse to NB IL 131 to EB IL 173 back to IL 137.
NB State St (IL-23) from Telegraph St (IL-176) to 2nd Ave Major All lanes closed 3/25/24 12:00 AM to 9/13/24 11:59 PM IDOT CULVERT REPLACEMENT (including segmental roadway reconstruction, watermain,storm sewers, and sanitary sewers). Detour: Primary Posted: IL-176 (Telegraph St), IL-47, US-14
SB State St (IL-23) from 2nd Ave to Telegraph St (IL-176) Major All lanes closed 3/25/24 12:00 AM to 9/13/24 11:59 PM IDOT CULVERT REPLACEMENT (including segmental roadway reconstruction, watermain,storm sewers, and sanitary sewers). Detour: Primary Posted: IL-176 (Telegraph St), IL-47, US-14
SWB Telegraph Rd at Causeway Dr Major Various lanes closed 4/22/24 9:00 AM to 5/16/24 2:00 PM MoDOT Expect delays due to BRIDGE MAINTENANCE on MO-231 Southbound.

Announcements

The following announcements are specific to the trucking community. To see a complete list of all construction announcements, please visit the Construction Announcements Page.

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Overnight and Long-Term Ramp Closures Continue in April as Part of Work to Reconfigure the I-290/I-88 Interchange at I-294
Ongoing temporary closures needed to safely accommodate ramp and bridge work and maintain access to traffic 

DOWNERS GROVE, IL – Overnight and long-term ramp closures with detours as well as traffic shifts will continue throughout April for the Illinois Tollway’s ongoing work to reconstruct and reconfigure the I-290/I-88 Interchange at the Tri-State Tollway (I-294). Delays are expected. 

In addition, beginning the week of April 1, overnight lane closures are scheduled on I-290 in both directions between St. Charles Road and Electric Avenue to implement a long-term traffic shift. Traffic in both directions between Electric Avenue and Butterfield Road shifted earlier this year. Traffic will remain in this configuration through 2024. 

Construction and electronic message signs will be in place in advance to alert drivers to the ramp and lane closures, traffic shifts and detours. Up-to-date closure information will be available in the Illinois Tollway’s Daily Construction Alerts. All work is weather dependent. 

Throughout April, multiple interchange ramps connecting I-294 to I-290, I-88 and Roosevelt Road are scheduled to close temporarily overnight as needed with posted detours for ongoing bridge reconstruction, pavement repair, sign installation and roadway lighting work. 

Ramp closures and detours will include:

  For the ramps connecting northbound I-294 to westbound I-290, traffic will be routed to eastbound I-290 to Mannheim Road and then through the interchange to access westbound I-290. 
  For the ramps connecting southbound I-294 to eastbound I-290, traffic will be routed to Cermak Road and through the interchange onto northbound I-294 to access eastbound I-290.
  For the ramps connecting eastbound I-88 to northbound I-294 and westbound I-290, traffic will be routed to eastbound I-290 to Mannheim Road and then through the interchange to access westbound I-290.
  For the ramp connecting eastbound Roosevelt Road to eastbound I-290, traffic will be routed east to northbound Mannheim Road to access eastbound I-290.
  For the ramps connecting eastbound I-290 to southbound I-294, traffic will be routed to Mannheim Road and then through the interchange to westbound I-290 to southbound I-294.
  For the ramps connecting northbound I-294 to eastbound Roosevelt Road, traffic will be routed to westbound Roosevelt Road to York Road and then through the interchange to access eastbound Roosevelt    Road.
  For the ramps connecting northbound I-294 to westbound Roosevelt Road, traffic will be routed to eastbound I-290 to southbound Mannheim Road to westbound Roosevelt Road. 

In addition, the ramp connecting eastbound St. Charles Road to eastbound I-290 is scheduled to close as needed. No detour will be posted. 


NB I-294 to WB I-290
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SB I-294 to EB I-290
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EB I-88 to NB I-294 and WB I-290
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EB Roosevelt Rd to EB I-290
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EB I-290 to SB I-294
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NB I-294 to EB Roosevelt Rd
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NB I-294 to WB Roosevelt Rd
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In addition to full closures and detours on the ramps carrying traffic from eastbound I-88 to northbound I-294 and westbound I-290, daily lane closures will continue, as needed, in April to reconstruct the center pier of the ramp. 

Also, in April, overnight lane closures in both directions on I-294 will be scheduled at the interchange for pavement repair, concrete work, material deliveries and pavement striping. And on I-290 in both directions, between St. Charles Road and Butterfield Road, overnight lane closures will be scheduled, including intermittent, 15-minute full closures, for bridge reconstruction work on northbound I-294 over I-290. 

All lane closures will be scheduled during overnight hours with lanes and ramps reopening ahead of the morning rush hour. 

Overnight closures and detours of ramps at the I-290/I-88 Interchange at I-294 are scheduled to continue through the end of the year as needed, as well as closures on I-88. 

Ongoing long-term ramp closures with detours continuing in April include the following:

    Westbound I-290 to northbound I-294.
    Westbound Roosevelt Road to southbound I-294. 

Ramp and local road closures in this area are being coordinated with the Illinois Department of Transportation, Village of Berkeley, Village of Hillside, City of Elmhurst, Village of Oak Brook as well as local fire and police departments. 

Information about ongoing long-term and overnight ramp closures and detours including maps and construction updates are available on the I-290/I-88 Interchange Project page on the Tollway’s website at www.illinoistollway.com in the Projects section. 

Work in 2024 at the I-290/I-88 Interchange at I-294 includes ongoing reconstruction of bridges over Roosevelt Road, I-88, Butterfield Road, the Canadian National Railroad, I-290 and Electric Avenue, as well as noisewall construction and drainage, electrical and lighting improvements.

The reconfiguration and reconstruction of the I-290/I-88 Interchange is estimated at $700-$800 million and will reduce congestion, improve safety and address operational issues, as well as infrastructure conditions as part of the Illinois Tollway’s $4 billion Central Tri-State Project. Work started in 2020 and is scheduled to be complete by the end of 2026. 

Information including maps and construction updates is available on the Tollway’s website at www.illinoistollway.com in the Projects section. 

The $4 billion Central Tri-State Tollway (I-294) Project is reconstructing and widening the roadway between Balmoral Avenue and 95th Street to provide congestion relief, update old infrastructure to meet current and future transportation demand and address regional needs. This work is part of the Tollway’s Move Illinois Program. More than 220,000 vehicles use the Central Tri-State Tollway daily.
3/28/2024 10:55 AM (Updated 4/4/2024 1:35 PM)
  
I-55/64 work in East St. Louis begins March 22
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that patching and resurfacing in both directions of Interstate 55/64 across the Poplar Street Bridge from a mile east of the Mississippi River to the I-55/64/70 interchange in East St. Louis will require multiple interstate closures. 

To minimize impacts to commuters, construction will be carried out over six weekends, starting, weather permitting, at 9 p.m. Friday, March 22, to 5 a.m. Monday, March 25. The work will begin with pavement patching, which will require a full closure of eastbound I-55/64, including all ramps to and from eastbound I-55/64 within the project limits. The eastbound lanes of the Martin Luther King Bridge also will be closed. The ramp from eastbound I-55/64 to southbound Illinois 3, westbound I-55/64 and westbound Martin Luther King Bridge will remain open this weekend. Weekday traffic will not be impacted.                   

The public is urged to plan accordingly and use alternate routes around the region, including the I-70 Stan Musial Veterans Memorial Bridge and McKinley Bridge.

The overall $5.2 million project is expected to be completed by the end of May, with updated information provided in advance of each weekend closure.

Drivers must pay close attention to changing conditions and signs in the work zones, obey the posted speed limits, refrain from using mobile devices, and be alert for workers and equipment.

Over the next six years, IDOT is planning to improve more than 3,000 miles of highway and nearly 10 million square feet of bridge deck as part of the Rebuild Illinois capital program, which is investing $33.2 billion into all modes of transportation. Accomplishments through Year Four of Rebuild Illinois included approximately $12.1 billion of improvements statewide on 5,339 miles of highway, 533 bridges and 762 additional safety improvements.
3/13/2024 1:23 PM (Updated 4/4/2024 1:35 PM)
  
Year Two of Kennedy rehabilitation begins, reversible express lanes to close March 11
Early start due to warm spring, some overnight closures anticipated this week

CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that the rehabilitation of the Kennedy Expressway (Interstate 90/94) from the Edens Expressway (Interstate 94) junction to Ohio Street will resume, weather permitting, Monday, March 11, an earlier start to the project made possible by warmer temperatures this spring. The use of alternative routes and public transportation is once again strongly encouraged, starting with some overnight lane closures anticipated next week while the work zone is put into place for the upcoming construction season. 

“The Kennedy rehabilitation project is one of hundreds across the state made possible by the governor’s Rebuild Illinois capital program that IDOT is committed to delivering as quickly and efficiently as possible,” said Illinois Transportation Secretary Omer Osman. “While we understand construction can be inconvenient, we are taking advantage of the warm weather to start early. The end result will be safer, more resilient infrastructure for the region long after the cones and barricades are removed.”

The work is the second phase of the $150 million project taking place over three consecutive construction seasons. Improvements to the inbound lanes were completed last year. This year’s work will focus on the reversible express lanes and is anticipated to be completed later this fall, with efforts on the outbound Kennedy in 2025. 

Advance work starts the week of March 4, weather permitting, with overnight closures of the reversible express lanes anticipated between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. 

The following week, to safely establish the work zone for the upcoming construction season, four consecutive nights of lane and ramp closures will be required in both directions of the Kennedy and Edens expressways. By 5 a.m. each morning, ramps and lanes that were temporarily closed overnight will reopen. The reversible express lanes also will be closed starting Monday night through late fall, along with the left lane on both inbound Kennedy and Edens expressways, from just before the Kennedy/Edens junction to the reversible express lanes entrance at Montrose Avenue. 

Monday, March 11

·   Starting at 9 p.m., the inbound Kennedy and Edens will gradually be reduced to one lane from just before the Edens junction to Irving Park Road (Illinois 19).
·   At the same time, the reversible express lanes will fully close. They are anticipated to reopen in late fall.
    The following intermittent ramp closures also will take place.
          Inbound Edens: Wilson Avenue  
          Inbound Kennedy: Montrose Avenue and Irving Park Road 

Tuesday, March 12
·   Starting at 9 p.m., the outbound Kennedy will be reduced to two lanes between North (Illinois 64) and Fullerton avenues.  
    At the same time, outbound Kennedy intermittent ramp closures between North and Fullerton avenues also will take place.  

Wednesday, March 13
·  Starting at 9 p.m., the inbound Kennedy will gradually be reduced to one lane from Milwaukee Avenue to Lake Street.
·  At the same time, the outbound Kennedy between Madison Street and Milwaukee Avenue also will be reduced to one lane. 

Thursday, March 14
· Starting at 9 p.m., the outbound Kennedy will gradually be reduced to one lane between North and Fullerton avenues.  
  At the same time, intermittent outbound Kennedy ramp closures between North and Fullerton avenues will also take place.  

The work and schedule are highly weather dependent. If any overnight work is canceled due to the weather, it will be rescheduled to the first available night(s) that conditions allow. In that event, details, schedules and impacts to traffic will be updated and shared with the public. 

Additionally, beginning the week of March 11, bridge cleaning, painting and LED light installation at Hubbard’s Cave will require closure of the left lane on the inbound Kennedy from Chicago Avenue to Lake Street and on the outbound Kennedy from the Jane Byrne Interchange to Grand Avenue. The westbound Randolph Street ramp to the outbound Kennedy will close and is anticipated to reopen later this fall. During that time, motorists should follow the posted detour. Drivers also should expect various overnight shoulder and intermittent lane closures in both directions of the expressway, between Milwaukee Avenue and Randolph Street. This year’s work is anticipated to be completed later this fall, with efforts shifting to the outbound Kennedy through Hubbard’s Cave in 2025.

Motorists should expect significant delays and allow extra time for trips through this area. Drivers are urged to pay close attention to flaggers and signs in the work zones, obey the posted speed limits, slow down and be on the alert for workers and equipment. Traveling during non-peak hours and utilizing mass transit – Chicago Transit Authority’s Blue Line and Metra’s Union Pacific Northwest Line, in particular, as well as Pace – are recommended throughout the duration of the project, if possible.

Made possible by Gov. JB Pritzker’s Rebuild Illinois, the overall $150 million Kennedy project will rehabilitate 36 bridge structures and the reversible express lane system, replace overhead sign structures, as well as install new signage and modernized LED lights. The improvements also include pavement patching and structural painting. Hubbard’s Cave, from Grand Avenue to Wayman Street, will be painted and new LED lighting installed.

The Kennedy Expressway officially opened in November 1960, with the last major rehabilitation completed in 1994. The existing reversible express lane system, which controls the traffic flow reversal of the center express lanes, was installed in 1996 to replace the original 1960s system. The project will improve safety, traffic flow and reliability for the more than 275,000 motorists who use the expressway each day. 

For more information, visit https://idot.illinois.gov/projects/Interstate-90-Kennedy-Bridge-Study. The website features project details, maps, photos and fact sheets. The public can email questions to DOT.KennedyRehab@illinois.gov. For systemwide traffic and road conditions, visit www.gettingaroundillinois.com. You also can follow IDOT on Facebook and X.
3/1/2024 10:03 AM (Updated 4/4/2024 1:35 PM)

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