RSS 2.0 News Feed:

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) announced that bridge inspection will take place on the elevated Dan Ryan Expressway (I-90/94) over the northbound Dan Ryan to southbound Stevenson Expressway (I-55) ramp, in Chicago, Saturday, July 22.

In order to complete the bridge inspection, the ramp that carries traffic from northbound Dan Ryan Expressway to the southbound Stevenson Expressway will be closed from 1 a.m. to 6 a.m. The ramp from 31st Street to the northbound Dan Ryan also will be closed. A posted detour will direct traffic to turn around at the Canalport Street exit.

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.

Click here to find details on other construction projects in IDOT’s District 1. Updates on the impacts to traffic are available at www.travelmidwest.com

Motorists should be aware of the following on-going closures:
 
BOND COUNTY

• US-40, 1.7 miles east of Pocahontas at the structure crossing the West Fork Shoal Creek, intermittent lane closures to replace the existing bridge through mid-August 2017. (PAG)

CALHOUN COUNTY 

• **NEW** IL-96 from Kampsville to Mozier intermittently restricted to one lane during daylight hours so a new asphalt surface can be built. Two-way traffic will be maintained by the use of flaggers, and work is expected to be completed by the end of October 2017.  (JA) 

CLINTON COUNTY

• **NEW** Albers Road will be intermittently restricted to one lane in each direction from 0.2 mile south of I-64 to approximately 0.3 mile north of I-64 weekdays between the hours of 6:00 AM and 8:00 PM between July 20, 2017 and the end of August 2017 to complete pavement patching, asphalt removal and resurfacing, aggregate shoulders, pavement striping and guardrail replacement. (PAG)
• **NEW** US-50 westbound over Shoal Creek 2.5 miles east of Breese intermittently restricted to one lane in each direction between the hours of 6:00 AM and 8:00 PM to place rock for erosion control beneath the structure through the end of August 2017. (PAG)

GREENE/CALHOUN COUNTY

• Joe Page Bridge carrying IL-16/100 across the Illinois River in Hardin restricted to one lane to perform maintenance and paint the existing bridge through the end of September 2017. Temporary signals will be installed to maintain two-way traffic through this area.  (JA)

GREENE COUNTY  

• **NEW** IL-267 from the Morgan County line to 0.4 miles south of Short Road in Greene County intermittently restricted to one lane during daylight hours so a new asphalt surface can be built. Two-way traffic will be maintained by the use of flaggers, and this work is expected to be completed by the end of October 2017.  (JA)

JERSEY COUNTY

• IL-3 from Grafton Hills Road to IL-109 near Grafton one lane restricted to perform widening, box culvert extensions and resurfacing through December 2017. (JA)

MADISON COUNTY

• I-70 near Highland lane closures in each direction from Prairie Road (mile post 26) to Baumann Road (mile post 33) near Highland, weather permitting, to make repairs to the pavement through Fall 2017. (JA)
• IL-3/111 (Homer Adams Parkway) at Golf Road, lane restrictions to construct intersection and drainage improvements for the proposed Alton Multimodal Facility through July 2017. (Ops)
• **NEW** IL-111 (Central Avenue) from 8th Street to Thomas Street in Roxana lane restrictions in both directions for relocation of a water main, sidewalk and ADA improvements, and the installation of highway lighting. (Ops/Monroe)
• IL-140 over Paddock Creek restricted to one lane to make repairs to the existing bridge through August 2017. Temporary traffic signals will be installed to maintain two-way traffic.  (JA)
• **NEW** IL-143, 0.3 miles east of IL-3, will be restricted to one lane in each direction to perform repairs on the existing bridge and is expected to be completed by the end of October 2017. (JA)
• IL-157 (Bluff Road) and Main Street north of IL-162, lane restrictions for intersection and drainage improvements to construct a fourth leg to the intersection until August 1, 2017. (Ops)
• Baumann Road at I-70 approximately 1.5 miles north of Pierron closed to perform repairs to the existing structure through late summer 2017. (JA)
• SIU Northern Access Road over Cahokia Creek between IL-143 and New Poag Road reduced to one lane for approximately one month. At that time, the northbound and southbound lanes will both be reduced to one lane for the remainder of the project to repair the surfaces of both bridges through Fall 2017. (JA)
• **NEW** Williamson Road between IL-4 and the Macoupin County line intermittently restricted to one lane during daylight hours beginning Thursday, July 20, so a new bituminous overlay can be built and is expected to be completed by mid-August 2017. Two-way traffic will be maintained by the use of flaggers.  (JA)

MARION COUNTY  

• **NEW** US-51 will be intermittently restricted to one lane in each direction from north of US-50 to south of Britt Road weekdays between the hours of 6:00 AM and 8:00 PM beginning July 17, 2017 to complete pavement patching, asphalt removal and resurfacing, aggregate shoulders, pavement striping, and guardrail replacement. (PAG)

RANDOLPH COUNTY

• IL-150 east of IL-4 to Locust Street in Steeleville eastbound and westbound lane restrictions between the hours of 6:30 AM and 7:30 PM for pavement repairs and asphalt overlay through mid-August 2017. (JGG)

ST. CLAIR COUNTY

• **NEW** I-55/70 westbound from IL 203 to the I-55/70/64 split in E. St. Louis CLOSED beginning at 9:00 PM on Friday, July 21, until 5:00 AM on Monday, July 24, for bridge repairs over the B&O railroad tracks. (JTC)
• I-64, from the Green Mount Road interchange to the IL-4 interchange, eastbound and westbound daily and nightly lane restrictions to add additional lanes to I-64 and construct a new interchange at Rieder Road through Fall 2017. All westbound lanes, west of IL-158, will remain open from 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM and all westbound lanes, east of IL-158, will remain open from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM.  All eastbound lanes, west of IL 158, will remain open from 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM and from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM and all eastbound lanes, east of IL-158, will remain open from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. (SEP)
• IL-13 under IL-15, Belleville, closed to all traffic through summer 2017. (SEP)
• IL-15 bridges over IL-13, Belleville, one lane closed in each direction of bridges through Summer 2017. (SEP)
• **NEW** IL-15 will have frequent lane shifts with narrow lanes from Racehorse Drive to the entrance for the Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows to complete bridge repairs over IL-157 and Harding ditch. A posted detour will direct truck traffic to take IL-13 and IL-163 around the work zone.  Work is anticipated to be completed by the end of October 2017.  (JTC)
• **NEW** Caseyville Road between IL-157 and St. Louis Avenue and S. Morrison Road between Caseyville Road and IL-159 intermittently restricted to one lane during daylight hours so a new bituminous overlay can be built and is expected to be completed by the end of July 2017. Two-way traffic will be maintained by the use of flaggers.  (JA)
• Greenmount Road between IL-161 and IL-158/IL-177 lane restrictions southbound to allow Ameren IL to install a natural gas line from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM through September 30, 2017. Flaggers will be present along the route to direct traffic through the closure while reduced to one lane.  (Utils.)

List of daily lane closures, weather permitting:
 
MONDAY, JULY 17, 2017

     No lane restrictions to report.

TUESDAY, JULY 18, 2017

•      **NEW** IL-161 lane closures eastbound and westbound from Coyote Run Rd. to the junction of IL-158/161 to place a centerline rumble strip. One lane in each direction will remain open to traffic.  (JGG)
•      **NEW** US-50 both lanes from Peachtree Road to Summit Prairie Road east of Salem intermittently restricted during daytime hours for investigations of pavement. (Materials/VPG)
•      **NEW** Kinlou Road over Tributary of Skillet Fork Creek in Marion County will be intermittently restricted during daytime hours only for investigations of the bridge deck. (Materials/VPG)

WEDNESDAY, JULY 19, 2017

•      **NEW** IL-3 southbound lane closures from Bissel Ave. in Madison to 4th St. in Venice to make pavement repairs. One lane will remain open to traffic.  (JGG)
•      **NEW** I- 3 southbound lane closures from St. Thomas Rd. north of I-270 to the Chain of Rocks Rd. to make pavement repairs beginning at 9:00 AM and should be completed by July 21, 2017. (JGG)
•      **NEW** IL-157 over Silver Creek Tributary in Hamel both lanes intermittently restricted during daytime hours only for investigations of the bridge structure. (Materials/VPG)
•      **NEW** IL-161 lane closures eastbound and westbound from Coyote Run Rd. to the junction of IL-158/161 to place a centerline rumble strip. One lane in each direction will remain open to traffic.  (JGG)
•      **NEW** I-64 eastbound ramp to IL-161 in New Baden intermittently restricted during daytime hours only for investigations for new traffic signals. (Materials/VPG)

THURSDAY, JULY 20, 2017

•      **NEW** IL-3 southbound lane closures from Bissel Ave. in Madison to 4th St. in Venice to make pavement repairs. One lane will remain open to traffic.  (JGG)
•      **NEW** I- 3 southbound lane closures from St. Thomas Rd. north of I-270 to the Chain of Rocks Rd. to make pavement repairs beginning at 9:00 AM and should be completed by July 21, 2017. (JGG)
•      **NEW** IL-100 from IL-96 to Pike County Road in Calhoun County will be intermittently restricted during daytime hours for investigations of the pavement. (Materials/VPG)
•      **NEW** IL-157 over Silver Creek Tributary in Hamel both lanes intermittently restricted during daytime hours only for investigations of the bridge structure. (Materials/VPG)
•      **NEW** IL 161 lane closures eastbound and westbound from Coyote Run Rd. to the junction of IL-158/161 to place a centerline rumble strip. One lane in each direction will remain open to traffic.  (JGG)

FRIDAY, JULY 21, 2017

•      **NEW** I-55/70 westbound from IL 203 to the I-55/70/64 split in E. St. Louis CLOSED beginning at 9:00 PM for bridge repairs over the B&O railroad tracks. (JTC)
•      **NEW** IL-3 southbound lane closures from Bissel Ave. in Madison to 4th St. in Venice to make pavement repairs. One lane will remain open to traffic.  (JGG)
•      **NEW** IL-127 from IL-177 to Liberty School Road in Washington County will be intermittently restricted during daytime hours only for investigations of the pavement. (Materials/VPG)
•      **NEW** IL-161 lane closures eastbound and westbound from Coyote Run Rd. to the junction of IL-158/161 to place a centerline rumble strip. One lane in each direction will remain open to traffic.  (JGG)

SATURDAY, JULY 22, 2017

•       **NEW** I-55/70 westbound from IL-203 to the I-55/70/64 split in E. St. Louis CLOSED for bridge repairs over the B&O railroad tracks. (JTC)

SUNDAY, JULY 23, 2017

•      **NEW** I-55/70 westbound from IL-203 to the I-55/70/64 split in E. St. Louis CLOSED until Monday morning at approximately 5:00 AM for bridge repairs over the B&O railroad tracks. (JTC) 

Complete press releases for IDOT are available at http://www.idot.illinois.gov/about-idot/stay-connected/news-releases/Construction/releases

For IDOT District 8 updates on Twitter, follow us at http://twitter.com/IDOTDistrict8.

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) announced that the northbound lanes will be fully closed on the structure that carries Archer Avenue (IL-83/171) over the Cal Sag Channel, in Willow Springs, beginning, weather permitting, Wednesday, July 12. The closure is necessary for joint and steel repairs on the bridge.

In order to complete the work, the northbound lanes on the Archer Avenue bridge over the Cal Sag Channel will be fully closed to traffic. The detour takes northbound IL-83/171 traffic eastbound on IL-83/Cal-Sag Road, northbound on US-45, and westbound on 107th Street to meet back with IL-83.

One lane on southbound IL-83/171 traffic will remain open, although, delays are expected at the intersection of 107th and IL-83-Cal Sag Road where the northbound detour merges back with IL-83.

The road will reopen for northbound traffic in mid-August, but daily lane closures may be necessary to complete remaining work.  The overall project is expected to be completed by Fall 2017.

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.

Click here to find details on other construction projects in IDOT’s District 1. Updates on the impacts to traffic are available at www.travelmidwest.com

Ramp closures, detour needed to extend mainline barrier wall and improve access to exit ramp

Construction to improve traffic flow and enhance safety on the Tri-State Tollway (I-94) at the Grand Avenue Interchange in Gurnee, is scheduled to begin next week, including work to extend the barrier wall separating the westbound exiting traffic from the I-94 mainline traffic.

Electronic message signs and construction signage will be put in place in advance to alert drivers to traffic shifts and closures needed throughout construction, including closure of the ramp connecting eastbound Grand Avenue to westbound I-94 with a posted detour scheduled to begin July 17. All work is weather dependent.

The I-94 improvements include extending the barrier wall separating the westbound exiting traffic from the tollway mainline traffic and moving traffic exiting to westbound Grand Avenue to the barrier-separated area. This work will extend the barrier wall already separating the traffic exiting to eastbound Grand Avenue from I-94 mainline traffic.

In addition, construction will also include shoulder work, roadway lighting, drainage and signage improvements, ramp maintenance, pavement marking and landscaping. All work is scheduled to be complete in spring 2018.

Extension of the barrier wall will improve traffic flow by separating exiting traffic to westbound Grand Avenue from mainline I-94 traffic. The decision point for all drivers exiting to Grand Avenue will occur well ahead of both the exit ramp to eastbound Grand Avenue and the exit ramp to westbound Grand Avenue, and the new lane will provide additional space for exiting traffic to queue on the ramp side of the barrier wall if needed.

To accommodate the construction work zone, beginning the week of July 17 and continuing through November, the ramp carrying traffic from eastbound Grand Avenue to westbound I-94 will close and a detour will be posted directing traffic to continue east on Grand Avenue to Milwaukee Avenue and then onto I-94 westbound.

During work to complete all the improvements and maintenance work, long-term lane closures and traffic shifts will be needed on I-94, as well as lane reductions on the ramp carrying westbound I-94 traffic to eastbound Grand Avenue.

 Improvements on the Tri-State Tollway and Grand Avenue Interchange are necessary to provide safe and convenient travel for Tollway customers. The work is funded by the Illinois Tollway’s 15-year, capital program, Move Illinois: The Illinois Tollway Driving the Future.

Construction information about the North Tri-State Tollway Projects is available in the “Projects by Roadway” section in the Explore Projects section on the Tollway’s website at illinoistollway.com.

Access restricted for two ramp movements through August as part of the Farnsworth Avenue Interchange Project

Detours at the Farnsworth Avenue Interchange on the Reagan Memorial Tollway (I-88) have been rescheduled to begin on Friday, July 21. Access to and from the interchange will be reduced through August to accommodate roadway and bridge pavement reconstruction as work continues to rebuild the interchange in Aurora.

Weather permitting, detours will be put in place for traffic traveling from eastbound I-88 to northbound Farnsworth Avenue and traffic traveling from northbound Farnsworth Avenue to westbound I-88. Both traffic movements currently require left turns through the work zone where pavement work is underway, so access will be temporarily restricted for construction. All other interchange ramp access will remain open to drivers.

Electronic message signs and detour signage will be put in place in advance to alert drivers to dates and times for the scheduled detours. The closures are necessary to provide a work zone that safely accommodates construction. All work is weather dependent.

A detour will be put in place for eastbound I-88 traffic exiting to northbound Farnsworth Avenue, directing drivers southbound on Farnsworth Avenue to a detour route via Diehl Road, Eola Road and Butterfield Road to reach northbound Farnsworth Avenue. In addition, Northbound Farnsworth Avenue traffic traveling to westbound I-88 will be directed northbound on Farnsworth Avenue to a detour route via Butterfield Road, Eola Road and Bilter Road to enter westbound I-88. The detours are scheduled to remain in place through August.

During the closures and detours, two lanes will remain open on Farnsworth Avenue in both directions. An additional southbound lane at the ramps will open to serve the remaining ramp traffic.

The ramp detours are being coordinated with the Illinois Department of Transportation, the City of Aurora, Aurora Township, DuPage and Kane Counties, local fire and police departments.

Construction information about the Farnsworth Avenue Interchange Project is available in the “Projects by Roadway” section in the Explore Projects section on the Tollway’s website at illinoistollway.com.

Full ramp closures scheduled this summer

Beginning the week of June 26, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) will begin work on I-41/US 45 near Main St. in the village of Menomonee Falls, Waukesha County.

The project centers around replacing a small bridge on both the I-41/US 45 southbound entrance ramp and on the I-41/US 45 mainline. Associated work will involve replacement of storm sewer, concrete barrier and beam guard, along with new lighting, signing and pavement marking.

WisDOT is taking great steps to minimize traffic impacts throughout the project. No lane closures will be scheduled during peak times and much of the work will take place in the evening hours. Later this summer, full ramp closures will be required. Detour routes will be provided during these closures.

The contractor Zenith Tech, Inc. plans on completing the $3.4 million project in mid-2018, with work ceasing during winter months. All ramps and lane closures will be reopened during winter shutdown with additional ramp closures scheduled for spring 2018.

Please note that the schedule of work is weather dependent and subject to change.

More information about the project can be found on 511 Wisconsin at https://projects.511wi.gov/41wauk/.

The Illinois Department of Transportation would like to alert motorists traveling on I-57 in Franklin County of upcoming rest area closures.
 
Beginning Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at 2:00 P.M., the Rend Lake north and southbound rest areas will be closed for extensive remodeling. The rest areas are expected to reopen in the fall of 2017.

For IDOT District 9 updates on Twitter, follow us at http://twitter.com/IDOTDistrict9.

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) announced that a safety improvement project continues at various locations in Kane County. The project includes construction of pedestrian ramps that are compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Beginning this week, construction of new pedestrian ramps will continue at the following locations. Daily lane closures will be necessary when construction activities are taking place.

• IL-64 at Renaux Boulevard in St. Charles
• IL-64 at New Peck Road in St. Charles
• IL-64 at Kirk Road in St. Charles
• IL-31 at Timbers Trail in St. Charles
• IL-31 at Viewpointe Drive in St. Charles
• IL-31 at Kellar Place in St. Charles
• IL-31 at Horne Street in St. Charles
• IL-25 at Webster Street in Batavia
• IL-25 at Adams Street in Batavia
• IL-25 at Laurel Street in Batavia

These locations are part of the second stage of the project. Additional locations will be announced as construction progresses. The overall project will be completed in Fall 2017.

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.

Click here to find details on other construction projects in IDOT’s District 1.

Work for widening project to begin on I-65 from IN-2 to US-30

The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) announces the commencement of major efforts on the I-65 Northwest Indiana Expansion project to start on or around June 1. INDOT is alerting motorists to a shifting traffic pattern at several locations (See below).

During the project, the speed limit will reduced to 55 MPH for the length of the expansion and bridge work. Drivers are urged to pay close attention to the signs in the work zones, obey the posted speed limits and be on the alert for workers and equipment.

I-65 from US-231 to just south of US-30

-I-65 Mainline – On or after June 1, two lanes of traffic in each direction will be shifted toward the existing median. Initial work will include removing signage and guardrail, installing erosion control measures and patching existing pavement. After that, a new outside shoulder will be constructed and the existing lanes will be restriped to provide three lanes on northbound and southbound I-65. During peak hours, two lanes will be maintained in each direction. Intermittent single lane closures will occur at night.

-93rd Avenue – On or after July 15, the 93rd Avenue overpass will be closed for resurfacing. That closure is expected to last four to six weeks. The posted detour will follow 101st Avenue.

-113th Avenue – Upon completion of the work at 93rd Avenue, the 113th Avenue overpass will be closed for resurfacing. That closure is expected to last four to six weeks. The posted detour will follow 109th Avenue.

I-65 just south of IN-2 to US-231

-I-65 Mainline – On or after June 1, there will be intermittent, overnight single lane closures while a portion of the outside shoulder is reconstructed. This is expected to last approximately one week. Two lanes of traffic will be maintained in each direction during peak hours.

-Following the outside shoulder reconstruction, mainline I-65 traffic will be shifted toward the outline shoulder while drainage installation and road construction occurs in the median. During peak hours, two lanes will be maintained in each direction. Intermittent single lane closures will occur at night.

Kankakee River Bridges

-On or after June 1, a portion of the outside lane and shoulder will be resurfaced. During peak hours, two lanes of southbound traffic will be maintained at all times. Intermittent single lane closures will occur at night.

-Northbound I-65 traffic will not be affected during the 2017 construction season.

Drivers can monitor road closures and traffic alerts at any time via the INDOT Northwest District social media channels: www.Facebook.com/INDOTNorthwest or Twitter @INDOTNorthwest. Or visit http://www.trafficwise.in.gov for INDOT’s TrafficWise Traveler Information Service.

Subscribe to receive text and email alerts about INDOT projects at

https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/INDOT/subscriber/new.  

The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) is alerting drivers to lane closures on I-94, between mile marker 15.8 (Exit 16) and mile marker 16.3 (See map) Monday, April 17 through the middle of November. Crews will remove and replace the I-94 bridge deck over the Indiana Toll Road and reinforce the concrete columns under State Road 51.

During the project, through traffic will always be maintained on I-94 but will be reduced to two lanes in each directions at times. INDOT urges drivers to remember that this is an active work zone and to slow down prior to entering the construction area. Motorists should expect periodic delays and allow extra time for trips through this area. Drivers should pay close attention to the signs in the work zone, obey the posted speed limits and be on the alert for workers and equipment.

Drivers can monitor road closures and traffic alerts at any time via the INDOT Northwest District social media channels: www.Facebook.com/INDOTNorthwest or Twitter @INDOTNorthwest. Or visit http://www.trafficwise.in.gov for INDOT’s TrafficWise Traveler Information Service.

Crews to close one northbound and one southbound lane of the bridge over Moffitt Ditch

The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) is alerting drivers to lane closures on I-65, between IN-10 and IN-14, from mile marker 225 to 227, south of Roselawn, Monday, March 20 through the end of September. Crews will close one north and one southbound lane at a time, over the Moffitt Ditch bridge to make repairs and to restore the bridge surface.

During the project, I-65 will be open to all through traffic, but restricted to one north and one southbound lane in the work zone. Motorists should expect periodic delays and allow extra time for trips through this area. Drivers are urged to pay close attention to the signs in the work zones, obey the posted speed limits and be on the alert for workers and equipment.

Taking care of what we have

INDOT has been expanding its investments in maintenance and preservation projects to keep pavement and bridges in good condition for as long as possible, targeting bridges and roadway sections with the right treatments at the right times.

Drivers in Northwest Indiana can monitor road closures, road conditions, and traffic alerts at any time via the District’s social media channels: www.Facebook.com/INDOTNorthwest or Twitter @INDOTNorthwest. Or visit http://www.trafficwise.in.gov for INDOT’s TrafficWise Traveler Information Service.

COUNTY:
Wayne
COMMUNITIES AFFECTED:
Detroit, Melvindale, River Rouge, Lincoln Park, Allen Park, Taylor, Southgate, and Brownstown Township

START DATE:
Weekend of Feb. 4, 2017

ESTIMATED END DATE:
Late 2018

PROJECT DETAILS:
Southbound I-75 will be closed from Detroit to Downriver in less than three weeks. This closure is part of the Michigan Department of Transportation's (MDOT) approximately $200 million investment in major repairs over a two-year period.

The detour begins at I-96 in Detroit to Northline Road in 2017; during 2018, the detour will be from I-96 to Sibley Road. Only southbound I-75 will be closed during the two-year period while northbound I-75 will remain open at all times.

The project includes:

• Removing and replacing all concrete on the I-75 Rouge River bridge, the largest concrete surface in Michigan (approximately 20 football fields).
• Replacing concrete on the I-75 bridge at Fort Street, south of Springwells Road.
• Removing the Goddard Street bridge over I-75 and replacing it with two smaller bridges.
• Repairing 13 other bridges along I-75 through the Downriver communities.
• Adding intelligent transportation system (ITS) equipment. ITS includes a combination of electronic, telecommunication and information technology MDOT uses to improve safety and travel times on the transportation system.

The decision to close one direction of I-75 is based on multiple factors, including:

• Speed: Rebuilding one side of the bridge at a time without traffic present will result in the project being completed in the shortest amount of time.
• Cost: The shorter project duration resulting from rebuilding one side of bridge at a time will result in the lowest overall project cost.
• Safety: If the bridge was constructed in sections with both directions of traffic sharing one side, there wouldn't be adequate room for emergency crews to respond to incidents on the bridge.
• Mobility: Maintaining limited two-way traffic on one side of freeway would cause back-ups in both directions, as opposed to one direction. 
• Quality: Rebuilding one side of the bridge at a time will allow construction to proceed without interruption since there will be no need to maintain traffic. The decreased vibrations from nearby traffic will result in the best quality workmanship.
• Duration: By closing southbound I-75, construction activity will move faster since not as much time and effort will be needed to shift traffic.

Motorists will see signs announcing the closure along I-75 to allow residents, businesses, and drivers plenty of time to prepare alternate routes. Detours and details can be found at the project website, www.75rougeriver.com.

The detour route is southbound I-75 to westbound I-96, then southbound I-275 to southbound I-75 in Monroe. Other alternate routes include I-94, M-85 (Fort Street), Jefferson Avenue, and Dix Highway.

Key Trucker Links

Federal / Regional

• Federal Highway Administration
• Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)
• FMCSA SAFER (Safety and Fitness Electronic Records System)
• Mid-West Truckers Association

Illinois

• Illinois Department of Transportation
• Getting Around Illinois
• Illinois DOT Truckers Links
• Illinois DOT Rest Areas
• Illinois Tollway
• Illinois Tollway Construction Projects
• Illinois Tollway Tolling Information
• Illinois Tollway Oasis Information
• Illinois Tollway Overweight/Overdimension Permits
• Illinois Commerce Commission - Motor Carrier/Trucking
• Illinois Department of Revenue - Motor Fuel
• Illinois State Police
• Illinois Secretary of State
• Illinois Department of Transportation - Roadway Safety
• Chicago Skyway
• City of Chicago Department of Transportation
• Illinois Trucking Association

Indiana

• Indiana Department of Transportation
• Indiana DOT TrafficWise
• Indiana DOT Commercial Motor Vehicle Guidebook
• Indiana Toll Road
• Indiana Department of Revenue
• Indiana State Police
• Indiana Motor Truck Association

Michigan

• Michigan Department of Transportation
• Michigan DOT - Info for Truckers
• Michigan Center for Truck Safety
• Michigan Secretary of State
• Michigan State Police
• Michigan Department of Treasury - IFTA / Motor Carrier License
• Michigan Trucking Association

Minnesota

• Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT)
• Minnesota 511 Travel Information
• MnDOT Current Construction
• Minnesota Trucking Association

Wisconsin

• Wisconsin Department of Transportation
• Wisconsin DOT Motor Carriers and Trucking
• Wisconsin State Patrol
• Wisconsin Motor Carriers Association