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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)
EB I-290 Uncongested Lake Cook Rd IL-83 15 10 18.2 miles 56 mph
EB Kennedy Expy Medium congestion OHare Montrose Ave 15 10 8.5 miles 34 mph
SB Edens Expy Medium congestion Lake Cook Rd (via Edens) I-290/Jane Byrne Interchange (via Kennedy) 44 31 22.7 miles 31 mph
EB Kennedy Expy Medium congestion OHare Ohio St 39 21 15.2 miles 23 mph
NB Edens Expy Medium congestion I-290/Jane Byrne Interchange (via Kennedy) Lake Cook Rd (via Edens) 41 26 22.8 miles 33 mph
EB Kennedy Expy Medium congestion OHare I-290/Jane Byrne Interchange 41 25 16.6 miles 24 mph
WB I-290 Medium congestion I-90/94/Jane Byrne Interchange Wolf Rd 25 15 13.6 miles 33 mph
Medium congestion FOSTER 11956 32 20 9.9 miles 18 mph
Medium congestion AUSTIN 11956 33 21 10.5 miles 19 mph
Light congestion KING HARLEM 15 10 10.3 miles 42 mph
Medium congestion NILES CENTER 11956 35 22 12.5 miles 22 mph
Medium congestion JANE BYRNE WOLF 24 16 13.4 miles 33 mph
WB Kennedy Expy Medium congestion I-290/Jane Byrne Interchange Montrose Ave 26 10 8.1 miles 19 mph
WB Kennedy Expy Medium congestion I-290/Jane Byrne Interchange OHare 35 19 16.4 miles 24 mph
WB Kennedy Expy Medium congestion I-290/Jane Byrne Interchange IL-43 (Harlem Ave) 33 15 11.9 miles 22 mph
WB I-90 Medium congestion I-290/Jane Byrne Interchange Cumberland Av 35 16 13.4 miles 23 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
Location Description Mile Marker Closure Details Status Start Time Estimated End Time Source
WB I-94 at 68th St Crash on Exit to 68-70th St from I-94 West. Partial closure Updated 6/1/23 6:30 PM Unknown WisDOT
SB I-294/80 (Tri-State Afln) at Center St I-294 Southbound - STALL - at Center St - MP 3.2 - 1 right lane blocked of 6 3.2 Right lane closed, five lanes open Updated 6/1/23 1:13 PM 6/1/23 8:09 PM Illinois Tollway
NWB US-12 at Sunny Ln Crash on US 12/18 West 0.7 miles beyond Nuland Rd. All lanes are blocked. All lanes and shoulders closed Updated 6/1/23 7:42 PM Unknown WisDOT
SEB US-12 at near Sunny Ln Crash on US 12/18 East 0.3 miles beyond Sunny La. All lanes are blocked. All lanes and shoulders closed Updated 6/1/23 7:23 PM Unknown WisDOT
NWB MO-79 at County Road 245 Expect delays due to ROADWAY DAMAGE on MO-79 Northbound. Various lanes closed Updated 5/13/23 3:40 PM Unknown MoDOT
SEB MO-79 at near County Road 245 Expect delays due to ROADWAY DAMAGE on MO-79 Southbound. Various lanes closed Updated 5/13/23 3:40 PM Unknown MoDOT
NB Pump Factory Rd at US-30 culvert failure at the intersection of US 30 and Pump Factory Rd All lanes and shoulders closed Updated 4/25/23 3:05 PM 6/30/23 3:42 PM IDOT
SB Pump Factory Rd at US-30 culvert failure at the intersection of US 30 and Pump Factory Rd All lanes and shoulders closed Updated 4/25/23 3:05 PM 6/30/23 3:42 PM IDOT

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
Ramp from SB I-43 to SB WI-57 Major All lanes closed 3/29/22 12:00 AM to 11/30/23 11:59 PM WisDOT Construction - Detour: Exit Silver Spring WB to SB Green Bay Ave to Capital Dr
NB I-55 at near US-62 Major Various lanes closed 5/19/22 6:00 AM to 6/9/23 6:00 PM MoDOT Expect delays due to NEW PAVEMENT CONSTRUCTION on I-55 Northbound.
NB I-55 at MO-H (+1.7 miles) Major Various lanes closed 5/8/23 7:00 AM to 10/1/23 7:00 PM MoDOT Expect delays due to CHIP SEAL OVERLAY on I-55 Northbound.
NB I-55 at near Mo-FF Major Various lanes closed 5/31/23 8:00 AM to 6/2/23 10:00 AM MoDOT Expect delays due to MILLING/RESURFACING WORK on I-55 Northbound.
NB I-55 at 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 Northbound.
SB I-55 at near Delor St 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 MO-H Major Various lanes closed 5/8/23 7:00 AM to 10/1/23 7:00 PM MoDOT Expect delays due to CHIP SEAL OVERLAY on I-55 Southbound.
SB I-55 at US-62 Major Various lanes closed 5/19/22 6:00 AM to 6/9/23 6:00 PM MoDOT Expect delays due to NEW PAVEMENT CONSTRUCTION on I-55 Southbound.
NB I-57 at Mississippi Levee Rd Major Various lanes closed 5/11/23 7:00 AM to 11/17/23 7:00 PM MoDOT Expect delays due to BRIDGE MAINTENANCE on I-57 Northbound.
SB I-57 at Mississippi Levee Rd (+1.5 miles) Major Various lanes closed 5/11/23 7:00 AM to 11/17/23 7:00 PM MoDOT Expect delays due to BRIDGE MAINTENANCE on I-57 Southbound.
SB I-57 at near MO-105 Major Various lanes closed 5/24/23 7:00 AM to 6/7/23 4:30 PM MoDOT Expect delays due to PAVEMENT REPAIR on I-57 Southbound.
NB I-65 at near IN-25 176.0 Major lane -1, lane, closed 5/17/22 5:58 PM to 3/6/26 2:18 PM InDOT construction work
NB I-65 from near IN-25 to near County Road 600 N 176.0 to 180.0 Major lane -1, lane, closed 6/4/22 5:12 PM to 3/24/26 2:32 PM InDOT construction work
NB I-65 (Casimir Pulaski Memorial Hwy) from 37th Ave to near 35th Ave 258.3 to 258.8 Major All lanes closed and both shoulders open 9/9/20 4:38 PM to 6/29/24 1:58 PM InDOT night time construction work
SB I-65 (Casimir Pulaski Memorial Hwy) from near 53rd Ave to near 61st Ave 256.0 to 255.0 Major lane -1, lane, closed 12/23/19 1:58 PM to 10/12/23 12:18 PM InDOT road maintenance operations
SB I-65 at near County Road 600 N 178.9 Major All lanes closed and both shoulders open 5/19/22 6:51 PM to 3/8/26 4:11 PM InDOT construction work
EB I-70 at MO-Z Major Various lanes closed 6/1/23 7:00 PM to 6/2/23 5:00 AM MoDOT Expect delays due to PAVEMENT REPAIR on I-70 Eastbound.
EB I-70 from Robinson Rd to Fruitridge Ave 0.5 to 9.7 Major Left or right shoulder closed, all lanes open 4/25/22 6:00 PM to 6/30/23 10:00 AM InDOT intermittent lane closure
EB I-70 at near Center St 65.5 Major lane -1, lane, closed 6/4/22 6:19 PM to 3/24/26 3:39 PM InDOT construction work
WB I-70 from Fruitridge Ave to near Robinson Rd 9.8 to 0.6 Major Left or right shoulder closed, all lanes open 4/25/22 6:00 PM to 6/30/23 10:00 AM InDOT intermittent lane closure
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.
EB I-74 at US-67 4.9 Major All lanes closed and both shoulders open 6/23/21 8:35 PM to 4/12/25 5:55 PM IowaDOT left lane blocked
EB I-74 at US-67 4.9 Major lane -1, lane, closed 10/15/20 8:28 PM to 8/4/24 5:48 PM IowaDOT right lane blocked
WB I-74 at US-67 4.9 Major All lanes closed and both shoulders open 10/18/21 8:19 PM to 8/7/25 5:39 PM IowaDOT left lane blocked
WB I-74 at near US-6 2.3 Major lane -1, lane, closed 6/12/21 8:14 PM to 4/1/25 5:34 PM IowaDOT right lane blocked
WB I-74 at near US-6 2.4 Major All lanes closed and both shoulders open 11/30/21 8:00 PM to 9/19/25 6:20 PM IowaDOT left lane blocked
EB I-80 at near 60th Ave 284.6 Major All lanes closed and both shoulders open 2/18/21 5:45 PM to 12/8/24 3:05 PM IowaDOT left lane blocked
EB I-80 at 80th Ave 285.6 Major All lanes closed and both shoulders open 5/10/21 4:44 PM to 2/27/25 1:04 PM IowaDOT left lane blocked
EB I-80 at near 80th Ave 286.6 Major lane -1, lane, closed 6/6/21 8:26 PM to 3/26/25 5:46 PM IowaDOT right lane blocked
EB I-80 from Division St to near Wells Ferry Rd 242.8 to 251.7 Major lane -1, lane, closed 10/9/19 10:46 PM to 7/29/23 8:06 PM IowaDOT right lane closed
EB I-80 at near US-61 295.6 Major lane -1, lane, closed 11/11/20 8:58 PM to 8/31/24 7:18 PM IowaDOT right lane blocked
EB I-80 at near 35th St 253.7 Major All lanes closed and both shoulders open 3/23/22 5:08 PM to 1/10/26 1:28 PM IowaDOT left lane blocked
EB I-80 at US-67 255.2 Major lane -1, lane, closed 8/5/21 8:30 PM to 5/25/25 5:50 PM IowaDOT right lane blocked
EB I-80/94 (Borman Expy) from near Kennedy Ave to IN-912 3.7 to 4.5 Major lane -1, lane, closed; lane -2, lane, closed 7/6/20 8:05 PM to 4/25/24 5:25 PM InDOT construction work
EB I-80/94 (Borman Expy) from Colfax St to near Colfax St 5.7 to 6.0 Major lane 2, lane, closed 6/12/20 9:57 AM to 4/1/24 7:17 AM InDOT center lane closed
Ramp from SB IN-53 to EB I-80 10.2 Major All lanes and shoulders closed 6/22/20 6:00 AM to 4/11/24 3:20 AM InDOT bridge maintenance operations:: Southbound SR 53 traffic will be able to exit to Westbound I-80/I-94 during this phase. Southbound SR 53 traffic will be condensed to a single lane and moved over to the Northbound SR 53 side to proceed through the project. Northbound SR 53 traffic will be condensed to a single lane through the project. Northbound SR 53 traffic will be able to exit to Westbound I-80/I-94 and Eastbound I-80/I-94 as normal. Southbound SR 53 traffic needing to go to Eastbound I-80/I-94 will need to follow the detour. Southbound SR 53 (Broadway) to Eastbound I-80/I-94/US 6 Detour Route: Southbound SR 53 traffic will need to exit to Westbound I-80/I-94/US 6. Traffic will then take the Grant St. exit (Exit 9). Traffic will make a left turn on to Grant St. Drivers will follow the overhead signs for the exit ramp to EB I-80/I-94/US 6. Traffic will be able to proceed Eastbound from that point.
EB I-80/94 (Borman Expy) from IN-53 to near Clay St 9.9 to 13.5 Major All lanes closed and both shoulders open 9/9/20 7:21 PM to 6/29/24 4:41 PM InDOT night time construction work
EB I-80/94 (Borman Expy) from near Georgia St to I-65 10.5 to 11.3 Major lane -1, lane, closed 6/8/20 12:00 AM to 3/27/24 9:20 PM InDOT right lane closed
EB I-80/94 (Borman Expy) from I-65 to near Clay St 11.3 to 13.0 Major lane -1, lane, closed 8/21/20 7:58 AM to 6/10/24 5:18 AM InDOT right lane closed
WB I-80/94 (Borman Expy) from Martin Luther King Dr to Martin Luther King Dr 11.2 to 10.8 Major lane 2, lane, closed 6/8/20 12:00 AM to 3/27/24 9:20 PM InDOT center lane closed
WB I-80/94 (Borman Expy) from Martin Luther King Dr to Georgia St 11.1 to 10.3 Major lane -2, lane, closed; lane -1, lane, closed 5/17/22 1:32 PM to 3/6/26 9:52 AM InDOT construction work
WB I-80/94 (Borman Expy) at near Chase St 7.4 Major Left three lanes closed, two lanes open 6/23/22 7:14 PM to 4/12/26 4:34 PM InDOT construction work
WB I-80/94 (Borman Expy) at Clark Rd 7.3 Major Left two lanes closed, three lanes open 6/23/22 7:10 PM to 4/12/26 4:30 PM InDOT construction work
WB I-80/94 (Borman Expy) from Colfax St to near Colfax St 6.0 to 5.7 Major lane 2, lane, closed 6/12/20 9:53 AM to 4/1/24 7:13 AM InDOT center lane closed
WB I-80/94 (Borman Expy) at near IN-912 4.2 Major Right two lanes closed, two lanes open 7/9/20 9:49 PM to 4/28/24 7:09 PM InDOT Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Superior Construction Co will be changing the traffic pattern on I-80/94 westbound between the Illinois State Line and State Road 912 on or after the evening of Thursday, June 23. During this next phase of work, westbound I-80/94 will continue to have four travel lanes during daytime hours with lane shifts in place. The left inside lane will be directed down a counter flow lane, and the second lane from the left will be directed down a chute lane. These two left lanes will not have access to the following exits: Exit 5 (Cline Ave/State Road 912), Exit 3 (Kennedy Ave), Exit 2 (Indianapolis Blvd/U.S. 41 southbound), and Exit 1 (Calumet Ave/U.S. 41 northbound). Motorists going westbound on I-80/94 will need to be in the right two lanes prior to Burr St to access these exits. During the construction phase of this project, work will occur 24 hours a day and up to 6 or 7 days a week. Motorists should be prepared for changing traffic patterns on eastbound and westbound I-80/94 through the life of the project, as well as nightly lane closures in both directions.
WB I-80 at US-67 305.5 Major lane -1, lane, closed 1/24/20 8:41 PM to 11/13/23 6:01 PM IowaDOT right lane blocked
WB I-80 at 35th St 304.4 Major All lanes closed and both shoulders open 1/1/21 7:23 PM to 10/21/24 5:43 PM IowaDOT left lane blocked
WB I-80 at near Wisconsin Ave 289.7 Major lane -1, lane, closed 6/26/20 8:16 PM to 4/15/24 5:36 PM IowaDOT right lane blocked
WB I-80 at 110th Ave 289.2 Major All lanes closed and both shoulders open 1/6/20 8:27 PM to 10/26/23 6:47 PM IowaDOT left lane blocked
WB I-80 at near 110th Ave 288.2 Major lane -1, lane, closed 12/8/20 8:17 PM to 9/27/24 6:37 PM IowaDOT right lane closed
Ramp from EB US-12 to EB I-90 0.5 Major All lanes and shoulders closed 3/6/23 6:30 AM to 7/15/23 4:00 PM Indiana Toll Road Bridge Work- - Eastbound Entrance Ramp (over 108th. Street) to Indiana Toll Road at Illinois/Indiana State Line, from Indianapolis Blvd./US US 41 is CLOSED Detour is in Place: Take Indianapolis Blvd/SR41. Go South on SR 41 (Calumet Ave) to Exit 5 Eastbound This is a 24 Hour Continuous Closure
EB I-90 (Indiana East-West Toll Rd) from near 112th St to Sheffield Ave 1.0 to 2.8 Major Right two lanes closed, one to six lanes open 6/1/23 12:00 AM to 11/18/23 4:00 PM Indiana Toll Road Bridge work.
NWB I-90 Express/94 Express (Kennedy Reversibles) from Ogden Ave to Montrose Ave Major All lanes and shoulders closed 3/21/23 5:00 AM to 11/30/23 5:00 AM IDOT TRAFFIC INBOUND ONLY 3/20/23 to 11/30/2023
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 3/21/23 12:00 AM to 11/30/23 11:59 PM IDOT TRAFFIC INBOUND ONLY; Long Term Closure
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 5/15/23 12:00 AM to 7/10/23 11:59 PM IDOT exit slip to locals at midgate closed; Long Term Closure
SEB I-90 Express/94 Express (Kennedy Reversibles) from Montrose Ave to Ogden Ave Major All lanes and shoulders closed 3/21/23 5:00 AM to 11/30/23 5:00 AM IDOT TRAFFIC INBOUND ONLY 3/20/23 to 11/30/2023
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 3/21/23 12:00 AM to 11/30/23 11:59 PM IDOT TRAFFIC INBOUND ONLY; 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 5/15/23 12:00 AM to 7/10/23 11:59 PM IDOT exit slip to locals at midgate closed; Long Term Closure
EB I-94 (Tri-State Afln) from Wadsworth Rd to IL-132 4.0 to 8.4 Major Left two lanes closed, one or two lanes open 6/2/23 8:00 PM to 6/3/23 12:00 AM Illinois Tollway Pvmt Striping
EB I-94 (Tri-State Afln) from US-41 to Wadsworth Rd 1.2 to 5.0 Major Left two lanes closed, one or two lanes open 6/2/23 8:00 PM to 6/3/23 12:00 AM Illinois Tollway Pvmt Striping
WB I-94 (Tri-State Afln) from Stearns School Rd (+1.2 miles) to near IL-173 6.4 to 2.0 Major Left two lanes closed, one or two lanes open 6/1/23 8:00 PM to 6/2/23 12:00 AM Illinois Tollway Pvmt Striping
WB I-94 (Tri-State Afln) from Stearns School Rd (+1.2 miles) to near IL-173 6.4 to 2.0 Major Left two lanes closed, one or two lanes open 6/2/23 4:00 AM to 6:00 AM Illinois Tollway Pvmt Striping
NB I-170 at Lackland Rd Major Various lanes closed 12/12/22 12:00 AM to 7/31/23 12:00 AM MoDOT Expect delays due to BRIDGE INSPECTION on I-170 Eastbound.
NB I-170 at near Lackland Rd Major Various lanes closed 6/1/23 7:00 PM to 6/2/23 5:00 AM MoDOT Expect delays due to BRIDGE RECONSTRUCTION on I-170 Eastbound.
SB I-170 at near Midland Blvd Major Various lanes closed 11/30/22 6:00 AM to 8/31/23 1:00 PM MoDOT Expect delays due to BRIDGE RECONSTRUCTION on I-170 Westbound.
SB I-170 at near Midland Blvd Major Various lanes closed 6/1/23 7:00 PM to 6/2/23 5:00 AM MoDOT Expect delays due to BRIDGE RECONSTRUCTION on I-170 Westbound.
EB I-255 at Koch Rd 2.9 Major Various lanes closed 3/14/23 12:00 AM to 12/1/23 12:00 AM MoDOT Expect delays due to BRIDGE RECONSTRUCTION on I-255 Southbound.
WB I-255 at near Koch Rd 2.8 Major Various lanes closed 3/30/23 12:00 AM to 12/1/23 12:00 AM MoDOT Expect delays due to BRIDGE RECONSTRUCTION on I-255 Northbound.
NB I-270 at I-44 Major Various lanes closed 5/31/23 7:00 PM to 6/2/23 5:00 AM MoDOT Expect delays due to BRIDGE MAINTENANCE on I-270 Eastbound.
NB I-270 at Marshall Rd Major Various lanes closed 5/31/23 7:00 PM to 6/2/23 12:50 PM MoDOT Expect delays due to BRIDGE MAINTENANCE on I-270 Eastbound.
NB I-270 at I-64 Major Various lanes closed 5/23/23 8:00 PM to 6/30/23 5:00 AM MoDOT Expect delays due to PAVEMENT REPAIR on I-270 Eastbound.
SB I-270 at near I-64 Major Various lanes closed 5/23/23 8:00 PM to 6/30/23 5:00 AM MoDOT Expect delays due to PAVEMENT REPAIR on I-270 Westbound.
WB I-280 at Mississippi River 9.6 Major lane -1, lane, closed 2/28/20 8:33 PM to 12/18/23 5:53 PM IowaDOT right lane blocked
WB I-280 at US-6 0.9 Major All lanes closed and both shoulders open 1/8/22 8:37 PM to 10/28/25 6:57 PM IowaDOT left lane blocked
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
NB I-294 (Tri-State Afln) from Southwest Hwy to near Roberts Rd 16.0 to 19.0 Major Right two lanes closed, two lanes open 6/1/23 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM Illinois Tollway Rdwy Widening/Reconst
NB I-294 (Tri-State Afln) from Southwest Hwy to near Roberts Rd 16.0 to 19.0 Major All lanes closed 6/1/23 7:00 PM to 6/2/23 5:00 AM Illinois Tollway Rdwy Widening/Reconst
NB I-294 (Tri-State Afln) from near US-12 to 88th Ave 18.0 to 19.5 Major All lanes closed 6/2/23 12:30 AM to 3:00 AM Illinois Tollway Rdwy Widening/Reconst
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
NB I-294 (Tri-State Afln) from near Sanders Rd to Sanders Rd 50.2 to 52.0 Major Right two lanes and right shoulder closed, two lanes open 6/2/23 8:00 PM to 6/3/23 7:00 AM Illinois Tollway Systemwide
SB I-294 (Tri-State Tollway) from IL-68 to Lake Ave 51.6 to 47.7 Major Right two lanes and right shoulder closed, two lanes open 6/2/23 4:00 AM to 6:00 AM Illinois Tollway Systemwide
SB I-294 (Tri-State Afln) from IL-64 to near Saint Charles Rd 33.6 to 32.4 Major Left two lanes closed, two lanes open 6/1/23 10:00 PM to 6/2/23 6:00 AM Illinois Tollway Rdwy/Brdg Widening & Reconst
Ramp from WB IL-38 to SB I-294 30.5 Major All lanes closed 5/1/23 12:00 AM to 10/16/23 11:30 PM Illinois Tollway Interchange Const
SB I-294 (Tri-State Afln) from near 55th St to Joliet Rd 25.0 to 23.8 Major Left two lanes and left shoulder closed, two lanes open 4/15/23 7:00 AM to 9/26/23 11:30 PM Illinois Tollway Rdwy Widening/Reconst
SB I-294 (Tri-State Afln) from IL-171 to US-12 20.5 to 17.5 Major Right three lanes closed, one or two lanes open 6/2/23 4:30 AM to 6:00 AM Illinois Tollway Rdwy Widening/Reconst
SB I-294 (Tri-State Afln) from IL-171 to US-12 20.5 to 17.5 Major All lanes closed 6/1/23 7:00 PM to 6/2/23 6:00 AM Illinois Tollway Rdwy Widening/Reconst
SB I-294 (Tri-State Afln) from IL-171 to US-12 20.5 to 17.5 Major Right two lanes closed, two or three lanes open 6/1/23 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Illinois Tollway Rdwy Widening/Reconst
SB I-294 (Tri-State Afln) at near 88th Ave 19.7 Major Right two lanes closed, two lanes open 6/1/23 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Illinois Tollway Rdwy Widening/Reconst
SB I-294 (Tri-State Afln) at near 88th Ave 19.7 Major Right three lanes closed, one lane open 6/2/23 4:30 AM to 6:00 AM Illinois Tollway Rdwy Widening/Reconst
Ramp from EB I-465 to SB US-31 2.5 Major All lanes and shoulders closed 5/12/22 7:44 PM to 3/1/26 4:04 PM InDOT construction work
EB I-465/74 from Madison Ave to Keystone Ave 1.6 to 0.7 Major All lanes closed and both shoulders open 5/17/22 7:37 PM to 3/6/26 3:57 PM InDOT construction work
EB US-6 from County Road 300 E to IN-23 Major All lanes and shoulders closed 5/30/23 6:00 AM to 9/26/23 6:00 PM InDOT bridge is closed
WB US-6 from IN-23 to County Road 300 E Major All lanes and shoulders closed 5/30/23 6:00 AM to 9/26/23 6:00 PM InDOT bridge is closed
WB US-6 at I-74 Major All lanes closed and both shoulders open 12/30/21 8:02 PM to 10/19/25 6:22 PM IowaDOT left lane blocked
EB US-12 from Avenue A to I-90 Major All lanes and shoulders closed 3/18/23 6:00 AM to 7/15/23 6:00 PM Indiana Toll Road Bridge Work- - -Eastbound Entrance Ramp from Indianapolis Blvd./US 41 is Closed until Saturday, July 15, 2023 Detour is in Place: Take Indianapolis Blvd./US 41. Go South on US 41 (Calumet) to Exit 5 Eastbound Entrance.
NWB US-12 from Buckingham Rd to County Road M Major All lanes closed 3/6/23 12:00 AM to 11/3/23 11:59 PM WisDOT Construction - Detour: WB USH 12 detoured onto WB STH 59 to NB STH 26 to EB USH 12
SEB US-12 from County Road M to Buckingham Rd Major All lanes closed 3/6/23 12:00 AM to 11/3/23 11:59 PM WisDOT Construction - Detour: EB USH 12 detoured onto WB USH 12 to SB STH 26 to EB STH 59
SEB US-12 from Olcott Ave to 41.6364400°N, -87.4330000°E Major All lanes closed and both shoulders open 10/28/20 8:26 AM to 8/17/24 5:46 AM InDOT left lane closed
WB US-12 from 41.6364400°N, -87.4330000°E to Olcott Ave Major All lanes closed and both shoulders open 10/28/20 8:26 AM to 8/17/24 5:46 AM InDOT left lane closed
EB US-40 at 1300 Ave Major All lanes and shoulders closed 3/13/23 7:00 AM to 11/10/23 11:59 PM IDOT Repairs to the bridges over the CSXT Railroad just east of Mulberry Grove and the bridges over Hurricane Creek
EB US-40 at East Mill Creek Major All lanes and shoulders closed 4/3/23 12:00 AM to 8/31/23 11:59 PM IDOT Bridge Replacement; A state route detour utilizing Interstate 70 will be posted.; Only local traffic will be permitted on US-40 between Cumberland Street, east of Martinsville, and East National Road, west of Marshall, during the bridge replacement.
WB US-40 at near 1300 Ave Major All lanes and shoulders closed 3/13/23 7:00 AM to 11/10/23 11:59 PM IDOT Repairs to the bridges over the CSXT Railroad just east of Mulberry Grove and the bridges over Hurricane Creek
NB US-45 from 500 North Rd to Gossett St Major All lanes and shoulders closed 3/28/23 12:00 AM to 11/15/23 11:59 PM IDOT Bridge replacement
NWB US-52 from near Eagle Creek Rd to Chambers St Major All lanes and shoulders closed 3/13/23 7:00 AM to 8/25/23 6:00 PM IDOT Detour will direct traffic to utilize Illinois 64 and Illinois 26.
SEB US-52 from near Chambers St to Eagle Creek Rd Major All lanes and shoulders closed 3/13/23 7:00 AM to 8/25/23 6:00 PM IDOT Detour will direct traffic to utilize Illinois 64 and Illinois 26.
NWB US-61 at MO-M Major Various lanes closed 5/22/23 12:00 AM to 6/20/23 12:00 AM MoDOT Expect delays due to PAVEMENT REPAIR on US-61 Northbound.
SB US-61 at near 110th Ave Major lane -1, lane, closed 9/13/21 2:30 PM to 7/3/25 11:50 AM IowaDOT right lane blocked
SEB US-61 at near MO-M Major Various lanes closed 5/22/23 12:00 AM to 6/20/23 12:00 AM MoDOT Expect delays due to PAVEMENT REPAIR on US-61 Southbound.
EB US-62 at I-55 Major Various lanes closed 5/16/23 12:00 AM to 6/30/23 12:00 AM MoDOT Expect delays due to PAVEMENT REPAIR on US-62 Eastbound.
NEB I-57-BL (I-57-BL) at I-57 Major Various lanes closed 5/15/23 12:00 AM to 8/1/23 12:00 AM MoDOT Expect delays due to INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS on US-62 Eastbound.
SWB I-57-BL (I-57-BL) at near I-57 Major Various lanes closed 5/15/23 12:00 AM to 8/1/23 12:00 AM MoDOT Expect delays due to INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS on US-62 Westbound.
WB US-62 at I-55 Major Various lanes closed 5/16/23 12:00 AM to 6/30/23 12:00 AM MoDOT Expect delays due to PAVEMENT REPAIR on US-62 Westbound.
NB US-67 at Riverlands Way Major Various lanes closed 10/26/22 12:00 AM to 11/26/23 12:00 AM MoDOT Expect delays due to NEW PAVEMENT CONSTRUCTION on US-67 Northbound.
SB US-67 at near Riverlands Way Major Various lanes closed 10/26/22 12:00 AM to 11/26/23 12:00 AM MoDOT Expect delays due to NEW PAVEMENT CONSTRUCTION on US-67 Southbound.
EB US-150 from Grimm Rd to County Road 1825 Major All lanes and shoulders closed 5/31/23 12:00 AM to 7/31/23 11:59 AM IDOT Box culvert replacement
WB US-150 from County Road 1825 to Grimm Rd Major All lanes and shoulders closed 5/31/23 12:00 AM to 7/31/23 11:59 AM IDOT Box culvert replacement
NB US-231 from near County Road 700 S to County Road 600 S Major All lanes and shoulders closed 10/27/22 11:00 PM to 8/16/26 8:20 PM InDOT road closure
SB US-231 from County Road 600 S to County Road 700 S Major All lanes and shoulders closed 10/27/22 11:00 PM to 8/16/26 8:20 PM InDOT road closure
SB US-231 from near Locust St to IN-240 Major All lanes and shoulders closed 3/31/23 11:00 PM to 6/9/23 10:59 PM InDOT closed
NWB US-421 from US-24 to IN-16 Major All lanes and shoulders closed 3/13/23 6:00 AM to 6/19/23 6:00 PM InDOT bridge is closed
SEB US-421 from IN-16 to US-24 Major All lanes and shoulders closed 3/13/23 6:00 AM to 6/19/23 6:00 PM InDOT bridge is closed
NEB IN-2 from County Road 400 N to County Road 575 E Major All lanes and shoulders closed 5/30/23 6:00 AM to 7/31/23 6:00 PM InDOT bridge construction
SWB IN-2 from near County Road 575 E to County Road 400 N Major All lanes and shoulders closed 5/30/23 6:00 AM to 7/31/23 6:00 PM InDOT bridge construction
EB IN-4 from County Road 500 E to Taylor Rd Major All lanes and shoulders closed 6/2/23 12:00 AM to 6/30/23 11:59 PM InDOT Culvert replacement
WB IN-4 from Taylor Rd to County Road 500 E Major All lanes and shoulders closed 6/2/23 12:00 AM to 6/30/23 11:59 PM InDOT Culvert replacement
EB IL-8 from Kickapoo Edwards Rd to Heinz Ln Major All lanes and shoulders closed 5/1/23 7:00 AM to 11/15/23 11:59 PM IDOT Construction of a new road and overpass.
WB IL-8 from Heinz Ln to Kickapoo Edwards Rd Major All lanes and shoulders closed 5/1/23 7:00 AM to 11/15/23 11:59 PM IDOT Construction of a new road and overpass.
NEB MO-19 at MO-EE Major Various lanes closed 3/20/23 6:00 AM to 9/29/23 7:00 PM MoDOT Expect delays due to NEW PAVEMENT CONSTRUCTION on MO-19 Northbound.
SWB MO-19 at near MO-EE Major Various lanes closed 3/20/23 6:00 AM to 9/29/23 7:00 PM MoDOT Expect delays due to NEW PAVEMENT CONSTRUCTION on MO-19 Southbound.
Ramp from NB IN-23 to EB Mishawaka Ave Major All lanes and shoulders closed 3/13/23 12:00 AM to 8/31/23 11:59 PM InDOT Bridge work
Ramp from SB IN-23 to EB IN-933 Major All lanes and shoulders closed 3/13/23 12:00 AM to 8/31/23 11:59 PM InDOT Bridge work
NEB IL-29 from Princeton Rd to East St Major All lanes and shoulders closed 2/28/23 8:00 AM to 9/2/23 5:00 PM IDOT Remove and replace six concrete box culverts. A marked detour will direct traffic using Illinois 26, Interstate 180, U.S. 6, and the DePue Spur. Mill and resurface the road within the work zone, is expected to be completed by fall. Motorists can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through this area and be prepared for slow and stopped traffic.
SWB IL-29 from East St to Princeton Rd Major All lanes and shoulders closed 2/28/23 8:00 AM to 9/2/23 5:00 PM IDOT Remove and replace six concrete box culverts. A marked detour will direct traffic using Illinois 26, Interstate 180, U.S. 6, and the DePue Spur. Mill and resurface the road within the work zone, is expected to be completed by fall. Motorists can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through this area and be prepared for slow and stopped traffic.
EB MO-30 at Watson Rd Major Various lanes closed 4/17/23 12:00 AM to 12/15/23 12:00 AM MoDOT Expect delays due to BRIDGE RECONSTRUCTION on MO-30 Eastbound.
WB MO-30 at Larkin Williams Rd Major Various lanes closed 4/17/23 12:00 AM to 12/15/23 12:00 AM MoDOT Expect delays due to BRIDGE RECONSTRUCTION on MO-30 Westbound.
NB WI-32 from Regent Rd to Regent Rd Major All lanes closed 1/30/23 12:00 AM to 7/31/23 11:59 PM WisDOT Permit - Detour: Port Washington Road to Green Tree Road to Lake Drive
SB WI-32 from Regent Rd to near Regent Rd Major All lanes closed 1/30/23 12:00 AM to 7/31/23 11:59 PM WisDOT Permit - Detour: Port Washington Road to Green Tree Road to Lake Drive
NB IL-40 at Illinois River Major All lanes and shoulders closed 3/6/23 12:00 AM to 11/30/23 11:59 PM IDOT Bridge rehabilitation; Detour across the river on the Murray Baker Bridge carrying I-74 from downtown Peoria to East Peoria.
SB IL-40 at llinois River Major All lanes and shoulders closed 3/6/23 12:00 AM to 11/30/23 11:59 PM IDOT Bridge rehabilitation; Detour across the river on the Murray Baker Bridge carrying I-74 from downtown Peoria to East Peoria.
NB IL-47 at Railroad Ave Major All lanes and shoulders closed 6/1/23 9:00 AM to 6/5/23 5:00 PM IDOT Railroad crossing repairs.
SB IL-47 at Railroad Ave Major All lanes and shoulders closed 6/1/23 9:00 AM to 6/5/23 5:00 PM IDOT Railroad crossing repairs.
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 WI-69 from 3rd Ave to near Diane Ave Major All lanes closed 3/6/23 12:00 AM to 10/2/23 11:59 PM WisDOT Construction - Detour: HWY 69 west to HWY 92 to USH 18/151
SB WI-69 from Diane Ave to 3rd Ave Major All lanes closed 3/6/23 12:00 AM to 10/2/23 11:59 PM WisDOT Construction - Detour: USH 18/151 to HWY 78 to HWY 92 to HWY 69
NWB MO-77 at near Circle Dr Major Various lanes closed 5/22/23 12:00 AM to 6/8/23 12:00 AM MoDOT Expect delays due to BRIDGE MAINTENANCE on MO-77 Northbound.
SEB MO-77 at Circle Dr Major Various lanes closed 5/22/23 12:00 AM to 6/8/23 12:00 AM MoDOT Expect delays due to BRIDGE MAINTENANCE on MO-77 Southbound.
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.
NB IL-148 from near Renfro Lake Rd to Yellow Banks Rd Major All lanes and shoulders closed 6/1/23 12:00 AM to 7/28/23 11:59 PM IDOT Reconstruction work.
SB IL-148 from Yellow Banks Rd to Renfro Lake Rd Major All lanes and shoulders closed 6/1/23 12:00 AM to 7/28/23 11:59 PM IDOT Reconstruction work.
NB IN-149 from Robbie Ln to County Road 550 N Major All lanes and shoulders open 4/3/23 12:00 AM to 6/5/23 11:59 PM InDOT Pipe lining and small structure maintenance and repair project. Motorists should seek alternate routes. The official detour will follow State Road 130 and U.S. 6.
SB IN-149 from County Road 550 N to Robbie Ln Major All lanes and shoulders closed 4/3/23 12:00 AM to 6/5/23 11:59 PM InDOT Pipe lining and small structure maintenance and repair project. Motorists should seek alternate routes. The official detour will follow State Road 130 and U.S. 6.
NEB MO-161 at near County Road 412 Major Various lanes closed 4/24/23 6:00 AM to 9/29/23 8:00 PM MoDOT Expect delays due to RESURFACING PAVEMENT on MO-161 Northbound.
SWB MO-161 at County Road 412 Major Various lanes closed 4/24/23 6:00 AM to 9/29/23 8:00 PM MoDOT Expect delays due to RESURFACING PAVEMENT on MO-161 Southbound.
EB MO-364 at I-270 Major Various lanes closed 5/30/23 7:00 PM to 6/2/23 5:00 AM MoDOT Expect delays due to BRIDGE MAINTENANCE on MO-364 Eastbound.
Ramp from EB IN-933 to NB IN-23 Major 3/13/23 12:00 AM to 8/31/23 11:59 PM InDOT Bridge work
EB IN-933 at Sample St Major Various lanes closed 3/13/23 12:00 AM to 8/31/23 11:59 PM InDOT Bridge work
WB IN-933 at Sample St Major Various lanes closed 3/13/23 12:00 AM to 8/31/23 11:59 PM InDOT Bridge work
Ramp from WB IN-933 to NB IN-23 Major All lanes and shoulders closed 3/13/23 12:00 AM to 8/31/23 11:59 PM InDOT Bridge work
Ramp from WB IN-933 to SB IN-23 Major All lanes and shoulders closed 3/13/23 12:00 AM to 8/31/23 11:59 PM InDOT Bridge work
NEB MO-UU at County Road 9116 Major Various lanes closed 5/22/23 6:00 AM to 9/29/23 8:00 PM MoDOT Expect delays due to RESURFACING PAVEMENT on Route UU Eastbound.
SWB MO-UU at near County Road 9116 Major Various lanes closed 5/22/23 6:00 AM to 9/29/23 8:00 PM MoDOT Expect delays due to RESURFACING PAVEMENT on Route UU Westbound.
Ramp from WB Eisenhower / I-290 to NB I-294 15.8 Major All lanes and shoulders closed 3/27/23 11:59 PM to 9/1/24 5:00 AM IDOT DETOUR POSTED. OPENS SEPTEMBER 2024
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
EB Golf Rd (IL 58) from College Dr to East River Rd Major All lanes closed and both shoulders open 4/6/23 12:00 AM to 7/31/23 11:59 PM IDOT Drainage, retaining wall, and standard overlay along Golf Road in the city of Des Plaines. Detour: Please be careful, watch for signs and barricades.
WB Golf Rd (IL 58) from East River Rd to College Dr Major All lanes closed and both shoulders open 4/6/23 12:00 AM to 7/31/23 11:59 PM IDOT Drainage, retaining wall, and standard overlay along Golf Road in the city of Des Plaines. Detour: Please be careful, watch for signs and barricades.
EB Hwy 47 at Runge Ln Major Various lanes closed 5/15/23 8:00 PM to 11/1/23 6:00 AM MoDOT Expect delays due to RESURFACING PAVEMENT on MO-47 Southbound.
WB Hwy 47 at near Runge Ln Major Various lanes closed 5/15/23 8:00 PM to 11/1/23 6:00 AM MoDOT Expect delays due to RESURFACING PAVEMENT on MO-47 Northbound.
SEB Kennedy Local from Lawrence Ave to Ogden Ave 84.1 to 50.1 Major Left three lanes and both shoulders closed, up to two lanes open 3/15/23 12:00 AM to 10/30/23 11:59 PM IDOT WZSL 45 MPH; Long Term Closure
EB Lacon Bridge at IL-17 Major All lanes and shoulders closed 3/18/23 12:00 AM to 11/30/23 11:59 PM IDOT Bridge rehabilitation. Expect delays. Motorists will be detoured to use Illinois 29, Illinois 18 and Illinois 26 to make the loop from Sparland to Lacon or Lacon to Sparland. The estimated $10 million project consists of steel repair, bearing rehabilitation, joint replacement, painting, bridge deck overlay, roadway lighting, drainage improvements and other related work.
WB Lacon Bridge at IL-17 Major All lanes and shoulders closed 3/18/23 12:00 AM to 11/30/23 11:59 PM IDOT Bridge rehabilitation. Expect delays. Motorists will be detoured to use Illinois 29, Illinois 18 and Illinois 26 to make the loop from Sparland to Lacon or Lacon to Sparland. The estimated $10 million project consists of steel repair, bearing rehabilitation, joint replacement, painting, bridge deck overlay, roadway lighting, drainage improvements and other related work.
EB Manchester Rd at Ormond Dr Major Various lanes closed 8/15/22 6:00 AM to 12/25/23 2:00 PM MoDOT Expect delays due to SIDEWALK/ADA IMPROVEMENTS on MO-100 Eastbound.
WB Manchester Rd at Rock Hill Rd Major Various lanes closed 6/15/22 7:00 AM to 12/1/23 5:00 PM MoDOT Expect delays due to SIDEWALK/ADA IMPROVEMENTS on MO-100 Westbound.
WB Manchester Rd at Ormond Dr Major Various lanes closed 8/15/22 6:00 AM to 12/25/23 2:00 PM MoDOT Expect delays due to SIDEWALK/ADA IMPROVEMENTS on MO-100 Westbound.
NWB Mo-Z at MO-C Major Various lanes closed 5/22/23 6:00 AM to 6/30/23 7:00 PM MoDOT Expect delays due to RESURFACING PAVEMENT on Route Z Northbound.
SEB Mo-Z at near MO-C Major Various lanes closed 5/22/23 6:00 AM to 6/30/23 7:00 PM MoDOT Expect delays due to RESURFACING PAVEMENT on Route Z Southbound.
EB Olive Blvd at White Rd Major Various lanes closed 10/3/22 9:00 AM to 9/1/23 3:00 PM MoDOT Expect delays due to SIDEWALK/ADA IMPROVEMENTS on MO-340 Eastbound.
EB Olive Blvd at Eagle Manor Ln Major Various lanes closed 10/3/22 9:00 AM to 6/1/24 3:00 PM MoDOT Expect delays due to SIDEWALK/ADA IMPROVEMENTS on MO-340 Eastbound.
WB Olive Blvd at near White Rd Major Various lanes closed 10/3/22 9:00 AM to 9/1/23 3:00 PM MoDOT Expect delays due to SIDEWALK/ADA IMPROVEMENTS on MO-340 Westbound.
SB Stevenson / I-55 from 0.5 miles south of Jefferson St (US-52) to I-80 252.4 to 250.4 Major Left two lanes and left shoulder closed, one lane open 6/1/23 11:00 PM to 6/2/23 6:00 AM IDOT
EB Wild Horse Creek Rd at Canyon Forest Rd Major Various lanes closed 6/1/23 9:00 AM to 6/2/23 3:00 PM MoDOT Expect delays due to PERMIT OR UTILITY WORK on Route CC Eastbound.
EB Wild Horse Creek Rd at near Tara Oaks Dr Major Various lanes closed 6/1/23 9:00 AM to 6/2/23 2:00 PM MoDOT Expect delays due to LIGHTING/SIGNAL/SIGN WORK on Route CC Eastbound.
WB Wild Horse Creek Rd at Tara Oaks Dr Major Various lanes closed 6/1/23 9:00 AM to 6/2/23 2:00 PM MoDOT Expect delays due to LIGHTING/SIGNAL/SIGN WORK on Route CC Westbound.
WB Wild Horse Creek Rd at Canyon Forest Rd Major Various lanes closed 6/1/23 9:00 AM to 6/2/23 3:00 PM MoDOT Expect delays due to PERMIT OR UTILITY WORK on Route CC Westbound.

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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Inbound Kennedy stage change begins May 15 - reminder
Major travel delays are anticipated, alternative routes are strongly encouraged. 

CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that as part of the ongoing rehabilitation of the Kennedy Expressway (Interstate 90/94), from the Edens Expressway (Interstate 94) junction to Ohio Street, a stage change is scheduled to take place beginning, weather permitting, Monday, May 15. 

To accommodate bridge work at Diversey Avenue, the reversible express lanes exit at Diversey Avenue will be closed for approximately eight weeks. During that time, the express lanes will remain open in the inbound direction and motorists will not be able to exit them until Ohio Street. Drivers should continue to expect lane shifts and overnight lane closure, along with various ramp closures. Later this summer, painting and the installation of new LED lighting will begin on inbound Hubbard’s Cave, between Ohio and Lake streets. 

The inbound Kennedy work is anticipated to be completed later this fall, with all lanes and ramps reopening and the express lanes resuming normal operations. 
5/5/2023 10:49 AM (Updated 5/11/2023 11:00 AM)
The Houbolt Road Extension Opening to Traffic April 27
Joliet, Ill., April 25, 2023 – Houbolt Road Extension JV, LLC (HRE-JV), a joint venture between United Bridge Partners (UBP) and CenterPoint Properties, proudly announces that the new Houbolt Road Extension will open to traffic on Thursday, April 27 at 10:00 a.m. CDT.

The Houbolt Road Extension creates a direct route between I-80 and the CenterPoint Intermodal Center (CIC), which officials say will significantly reduce congestion on local roads and shorten long routes to the highway, saving drivers time, miles, and money. The CIC is the nation’s largest inland port, with as many as 20,000 trucks passing through it daily. This new bridge will help truckers maximize driver hours while creating a new avenue for companies to optimize their resources.

Project leaders also say this shorter route into the CIC will have positive environmental impacts by reducing vehicle miles traveled and idling. Leaders say the Houbolt Road Extension will reduce the CIC’s carbon footprint annually. Employees within the CIC will enjoy shorter commutes, while those traveling local roads will experience substantially less truck traffic.

The privately financed project involved designing and building a 1.5-mile-long highway extension, including a 0.4-mile-long bridge over the Des Plaines River. HRE-JV financed and constructed the project and will operate and maintain the bridge while collecting tolls under a 99-year lease agreement with the City of Joliet. Construction commenced on March 8, 2021, and was completed in just over two years.

“United Bridge Partners is honored to serve the Joliet community by funding, building, and operating the Houbolt Road Extension,” shared UBP president and CEO Doug Witt. “Teamed with CenterPoint Properties, together we were able to rebuild and enhance the road and bridge infrastructure in Illinois. We are proud to open a new road to economic growth and prosperity that will advance the entire region for years to come.”

“Over the past 20 years, the CIC has grown into an invaluable part of the supply chains of many of the world’s leading companies. A new, third access point to the Park is critical, and we’re excited to open the extension to manage traffic within CIC productively,” said Michael Murphy, CenterPoint’s chief development officer. “The HRE is a shining example of what can be accomplished when local, state, and federal entities partner with private companies to impact communities positively. We look forward to continuing to strengthen our relationships with community groups and leaders in the cities surrounding the CIC,” Murphy finished.

The Houbolt Road Extension uses an all-electronic system that accepts toll payments through I-PASS, E-ZPass, and Pay by Plate to keep traffic flowing smoothly. The tolling gantry is located between the bridge and US Route 6; toll rates are tiered based on vehicle class, which is determined by vehicle height, width, and length. For drivers paying with a transponder, the rate for Class 1/passenger/light vehicles is $2.00, Class 2/medium vehicles are $4.00, and Class 3/large vehicles are $8.00. Pay-by-Plate rates include an additional $3.50 administrative fee for each crossing.

HRE-JV partnered with Granite/Kraemer – a Joint Venture for engineering, procurement, and construction; Burns and McDonnell for engineering services; TranSystems as owner representative; and A-to-Be USA for the tolling collection system.

For more information and project updates, visit www.houboltroadextension.com.
4/27/2023 10:24 AM (Updated 4/27/2023 10:24 AM)
Major Rehabilitation of the Kennedy Begins March 20
3/23/23 UPDATE: 

To accommodate pavement markings and setting up the work zone, the mid-gate at Diversey will be closed tonight, from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. tomorrow, Friday, March 24. During that time, motorists will not be able to exit the express lanes until Ohio Street. 
 
Travel delays are anticipated – alternative routes are strongly encouraged 
 
CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that a rehabilitation of the Kennedy Expressway (Interstate 90/94), from the Edens Expressway (Interstate 94) junction to Ohio Street, is scheduled to begin, weather permitting, Monday, March 20. Major travel delays are anticipated, alternative routes are strongly encouraged.
 
The estimated $150 million project consists of rehabilitating 36 bridge structures and the Reversible Lane Access Control (REVLAC) system, replacing overhead sign-structures, installing new signage and modernized LED lights, pavement patching and structural painting. Additionally, Hubbard’s Cave, from Grand Avenue to Wayman Street, will be painted and new LED lighting installed.
 
The work will take place over three consecutive construction seasons, broken down into the following three stages:
 
Stage I – Inbound Kennedy
 
To help minimize the impact to traffic the reversible express lanes will remain open in the inbound direction, while two mainline inbound lanes will be closed at a time. Motorists should expect lane shifts and overnight lane closure, along with various ramp closures. Later this summer, painting and the installation of new LED lighting will begin on inbound Hubbard’s Cave, between Ohio and Lake streets. Construction is anticipated to be completed later this fall, with all lanes and ramps reopening and the express lanes resuming normal operations.
 
Stage II – Reversible Express Lanes
 
The reversible express lanes will be closed to accommodate rehabilitation of the REVLAC system and bridge structures, along with pavement patching. In addition, mainline lane closures will be needed to accommodate painting and the installation of new LED lighting in both directions of Hubbard’s Cave, between Ohio and Lake streets. Construction is anticipated to begin in spring 2024 and be completed in fall 2024.
 
Stage III – Outbound Kennedy
 
The reversible express lanes will remain open in the outbound direction, while two mainline outbound lanes will be closed at a time. Lane shifts and overnight lane closure, along with various ramp closures will be needed to complete the work. Additionally, new LED lighting installation and painting will be completed on outbound Hubbard’s Cave, between Ohio and Lake streets. Construction is anticipated to begin in spring 2025 and be completed in late fall 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 and be on the alert for workers and equipment. Public transportation and traveling during non-peak hours are recommended if possible.
 
The Kennedy Expressway officially opened in November 1960, with the last major rehabilitation completed in 1994. The project will improve safety, traffic flow and reliability for the more than 275,000 motorists who use the expressway each day.
 
Statewide, over the next six years, IDOT is planning to improve more than 2,500 miles of roads and nearly 10 million square feet of bridges as part of Rebuild Illinois, which is investing $33.2 billion into all modes of transportation. Accomplishments through Year Three of Rebuild Illinois included approximately $8.6 billion of improvements statewide on 4,422 miles of highway, 412 bridges and 621 safety improvements.
 
For more information on this project, 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 Twitter.
2/28/2023 2:26 PM (Updated 3/23/2023 2:50 PM)
Outbound Ryan ramp to outbound Stevenson ***10.8.22 UPDATE***
10/8/22: UPDATE

Dan Ryan Expressway (Interstate 90/94) ramp, to the outbound Stevenson Expressway (Interstate 55)

9/30/22: UPDATE

Temporary repairs of the outbound Dan Ryan Expressway (Interstate 90/94) ramp, to the outbound Stevenson Expressway (Interstate 55) is scheduled to begin, weather permitting, Monday, Oct. 3. The repairs will allow one (left lane) of the ramp’s two lanes to reopen to traffic. This work is anticipated to be completed by Sunday, Oct. 9.
 
The initial assessment of the ramp indicates that the steel beams under the right lane of the ramp has extensive damage, which will require a more in-depth inspection and comprehensive repairs. This process is initially estimated to take approximately six to eight months to complete.
 
A detour will direct motorists to exit I-55 (inbound), exit to Dr. Martin Luther King Drive and reenter I-55 outbound.
 
Motorists can expects delays and should allow extra time for trips through this area, be prepared for slow and stopped traffic, and if feasible consider taking alternate routes.
 
9/29/22: UPDATE
 
Inspection/evaluation of the ramp for necessary repairs continues. This process may take some time. Motorists can expects delays and should allow extra time for trips through this area, be prepared for slow and stopped traffic, and if feasible consider taking alternate routes.
 
9/29/22:
 
CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today an emergency closure of the outbound Dan Ryan Expressway (interstate 90/94) ramp to the outbound Stevenson Expressway (Interstate 55) as a result of fire damage earlier this morning. 
 
The department is inspecting the damage and evaluating the necessary repairs. Additional information, including the scope of the repairs and the duration of any long-term closures, will be provided once the inspections are complete.
 
A detour will direct motorists to exit I-55 (inbound), exit to Dr. Martin Luther King Drive and reenter I-55 outbound.
 
Motorists can expect delays and should 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 and be on the alert for workers and equipment.
10/10/2022 10:10 AM (Updated 3/8/2023 11:06 AM)

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