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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)
SB Stevenson Expy Light congestion Dan Ryan Harlem Ave 15 10 8.9 miles 35 mph
EB I-290 Uncongested Lake Cook Rd IL-83 16 12 18.2 miles 56 mph
EB Kennedy Expy Medium congestion OHare Montrose Ave 17 10 8.5 miles 29 mph
EB Kennedy Expy Medium congestion OHare Ohio St 28 19 15.2 miles 32 mph
EB Kennedy Expy Medium congestion OHare I-290/Jane Byrne Interchange 30 21 16.6 miles 34 mph
SB I-55 (Stevenson Expy) Light congestion Lake Shore Drive IL-43 17 10 10.3 miles 37 mph
SB I-55 (Stevenson Expy) Light congestion Lake Shore Drive near Wolf Rd 23 16 16.8 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
EB US-150 at Prairie St Accident Various lanes closed Updated 2/20/24 2:47 PM 3/19/24 6:04 AM IDOT
WB US-150 at Prairie St Accident Various lanes closed Updated 2/20/24 2:47 PM 3/19/24 6:04 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 3/19/24 6:14 AM IDOT
NB MO-NN at CR-358 (+1.0 miles) Route NN is CLOSED Northbound due to ROADWAY DAMAGE. All lanes and shoulders closed Updated 2/19/24 11:20 AM Unknown MoDOT
SB MO-NN at CR-358 Route NN is CLOSED Southbound due to ROADWAY DAMAGE. All lanes and shoulders closed Updated 2/19/24 11:20 AM Unknown MoDOT
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 12/31/25 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 12/31/25 9:20 AM 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 3/19/24 6:16 AM 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 3/19/24 6:16 AM IDOT
SB La Salle Dr from Chestnut St to Chicago Ave Southbound LaSalle St closed from Institute Place to Chicago Ave for Crane Lift. Seek alternate route All lanes and shoulders closed Updated 3/9/24 9:09 AM 5/16/24 7:57 AM Chicago DOT

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 EB WI-119 Major All lanes closed 3/19/24 11:30 PM to 3/20/24 5:00 AM WisDOT Maintenance - Detour: Use Alt. Route
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-41/43/894 (Airport Fwy) from 92nd St to 60th St Major Left two lanes closed, one lane open 3/19/24 9:00 PM to 3/20/24 5:30 AM daily until 3/21/24 WisDOT Construction - Detour: no detour route
NB I-43 (North-South Fwy) from near Center St to Hampton Ave Major All lanes closed 3/19/24 10:30 PM to 3/20/24 5:00 AM daily until 3/21/24 WisDOT Construction - Detour: Exit Locust St., west to 20th St./HWY 57, north to Capitol Dr., east to Green Bay Ave., north to Silver Spring Dr., east to Port Washington Rd., entrance ramp to NB IH 43.
Ramp from NB I-43 to EB WI-190 Major All lanes closed 3/19/24 9:00 PM to 3/20/24 6:00 AM daily until 3/21/24 WisDOT Construction - Detour: NA
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.
EB I-44 near Six Flags Rd Major Various lanes closed 3/18/24 12:00 PM to 4/27/24 12:00 AM MoDOT Expect delays due to GUARD RAIL/CABLE WORK on I-44 Eastbound.
EB I-44 at Lewis Rd Major Various lanes closed 3/20/24 12:00 AM to 5:00 AM MoDOT Expect delays due to BRIDGE MAINTENANCE on I-44 Eastbound.
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.
WB I-44 at Six Flags Rd Major Various lanes closed 1/12/24 12:01 PM to 3/29/24 11:59 PM MoDOT Expect delays due to GUARD RAIL/CABLE WORK on I-44 Westbound.
NB I-55 near MO-A Major Various lanes closed 3/12/24 7:00 PM to 3/20/24 5:00 AM MoDOT Expect delays due to MEDIAN OR SHOULDER 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 at MO-Z Major Various lanes closed 2/26/24 7:00 PM to 3/29/24 5:00 AM MoDOT Expect delays due to CORE DRILLING 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.
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 near MO-Z Major Various lanes closed 2/26/24 8:00 PM to 3/29/24 6:00 AM MoDOT Expect delays due to CORE DRILLING 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.
SB I-55 at MO-A Major Various lanes closed 3/13/24 8:00 PM to 3/29/24 6:00 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.
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.
NB I-65 (Casimir Pulaski Memorial Hwy) from 109th Ave to 61st Ave 249.3 to 255.2 Major Right lane and right shoulder closed, two or three lanes open 3/18/24 12:00 AM to 4/15/24 11:59 PM InDOT
NB I-65 (Casimir Pulaski Memorial Hwy) from 101st Ave to near US-30 249.8 to 252.9 Major Left two lanes closed, one or two lanes open 3/18/24 8:19 PM to 3/28/24 6:00 AM InDOT road construction
Ramp from NB I-65 to EB US-30 252.4 Major All lanes and shoulders closed 3/18/24 12:00 AM to 4/15/24 11:59 PM InDOT
SB I-65 (Casimir Pulaski Memorial Hwy) from 61st Ave to 109th Ave 255.2 to 249.2 Major Right lane and right shoulder closed, two lanes open 3/18/24 12:00 AM to 4/15/24 11:59 PM InDOT
Ramp from WB US-30 to SB I-65 252.8 Major All lanes and shoulders closed 3/18/24 12:00 AM to 4/15/24 11:59 PM InDOT
Ramp from EB US-30 to SB I-65 252.5 Major All lanes and shoulders closed 3/18/24 12:00 AM to 4/15/24 11:59 PM InDOT
EB I-70 at MO-Z Major Various lanes closed 3/18/24 9:00 PM to 3/19/24 9:00 AM MoDOT Expect delays due to PAVEMENT REPAIR on I-70 Eastbound.
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-70 near MO-Z Major Various lanes closed 3/18/24 9:00 PM to 3/19/24 9:00 AM MoDOT Expect delays due to PAVEMENT REPAIR on I-70 Westbound.
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-88 (Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway) at DeKalb Plaza 86.2 Major All lanes closed 3/20/24 2:00 AM to 4:00 AM Illinois Tollway ETC
Ramp from EB I-88 to NB I-294 139.6 Major All lanes closed 3/20/24 12:00 AM to 5:00 AM Illinois Tollway Interchange Const
WB I-88 (Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway) at DeKalb Plaza 86.2 Major All lanes closed 3/20/24 12:00 AM to 2:00 AM Illinois Tollway ETC
EB I-90 (Indiana East-West Toll Rd) from near IN-912 to near Old Hobart Rd 10.0 to 20.0 Major Right two lanes closed, up to one lanes open 3/19/24 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM Indiana Toll Road Pothole patching.
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
WB I-90 (Indiana East-West Toll Rd) from Old Hobart Rd to IN-912 20.0 to 10.0 Major Right two lanes closed, up to one lanes open 3/19/24 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM Indiana Toll Road Pothole patching.
Ramp from NB IN-912 to WB I-90 3.1 Major All lanes and shoulders closed 3/15/24 2:19 PM to 4/12/24 2:19 PM Indiana Toll Road Substructure Patching- - -24 Hour Continuous Closure
WB I-94 from 16th St to near WI-57 Major Right two lanes closed, up to three lanes open 3/19/24 9:00 PM to 3/20/24 5:30 AM WisDOT Maintenance
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, open; lane unknown, lane, open; lane 3, lane, closed; lane 4, lane, closed; lane unknown, right off-road, open 3/8/24 11:00 AM to 4/30/24 11:30 PM Illinois Tollway Plaza Reconfig
Ramp from SB I-355 to SB I-55 12.7 Major All lanes closed 3/19/24 8:00 PM to 3/20/24 5:00 AM Illinois Tollway Traffic Control
SEB US-12 at County Road es Major All lanes closed and both shoulders open 3/19/24 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily until 3/31/24 WisDOT Permit
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
SB US-45 from WI-36 to Loomis Dr Major All lanes closed and both shoulders open 3/19/24 7:30 AM to 6:30 PM daily until 3/29/24 WisDOT Permit
SB US-45 at 60th St Major All lanes closed and both shoulders open 3/19/24 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 Clover Leaf Dr Major Various lanes closed 2/26/24 7:00 PM to 3/22/24 5:00 AM MoDOT Expect delays due to CORE DRILLING on US-67 Northbound.
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-67 at Donover Dr Major Various lanes closed 2/26/24 7:00 PM to 3/22/24 5:00 AM MoDOT Expect delays due to CORE DRILLING on US-67 Southbound.
NB US-421 at County Road 600 S Major All lanes and shoulders closed 3/18/24 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 3/18/24 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
EB WI-19 at Thompson Rd Major All lanes closed and both shoulders open 3/19/24 12:00 AM to 3/24/24 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 4/29/24 11:59 PM WisDOT Construction - Mazomanie - Sun Prairie | USH 151 Interchange | 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 4/29/24 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 3/19/24 12:00 AM to 3/24/24 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.
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 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
NB IN-49 from County Road 500 S to County Road 400 S Major All lanes and shoulders closed 3/11/24 12:00 AM to 3/31/24 11:59 PM InDOT Detour - Traffic will follow US-30, US-421 and State Road 8.
SB IN-49 from County Road 400 S to County Road 500 S Major All lanes and shoulders closed 3/11/24 12:00 AM to 3/31/24 11:59 PM InDOT Detour - Traffic will follow US-30, US-421 and State Road 8.
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 6/7/24 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 6/7/24 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
SB WI-75 at 7th St Major All lanes closed and both shoulders open 3/19/24 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 WI-83 from near Nelson Dr to Pine Meadows Ln Major All lanes closed 3/19/24 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM daily until 3/22/24 WisDOT Maintenance
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
NB WI-100 at Research Dr Major Right two lanes closed, two lanes open 3/18/24 7:00 AM to 4/4/24 11:59 PM WisDOT Permit
SB WI-100 from Watertown Plank Rd to Potter Rd Major Right two lanes closed, one or two lanes open 3/18/24 6:30 PM to 3/19/24 3:30 PM daily until 4/12/24 WisDOT Permit
NB MO-102 near 508th Rd Major All lanes and shoulders closed 3/18/24 12:00 AM to 3/22/24 12:00 AM MoDOT MO-102 is CLOSED Westbound due to CULVERT REPLACEMENT.
SB MO-102 at MO-YY (+2.1 miles) Major All lanes and shoulders closed 3/18/24 12:00 AM to 3/22/24 12:00 AM MoDOT MO-102 is CLOSED Eastbound due to CULVERT REPLACEMENT.
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
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
SB M-139 from Ullery Rd to M-140 Major All lanes and shoulders closed 3/10/24 11:00 PM to 7/28/24 11:00 PM MDOT construction; Detour: EB Ullery Rd to SB M-140
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.
EB IL-177 at Elkton St Major All lanes and shoulders closed 3/18/24 6:00 AM to 3/25/24 9:00 PM IDOT Utility work Illinois 177 at Elkton Street west of the junction of Illinois 160 and Illinois 177
WB IL-177 at Elkton St Major All lanes and shoulders closed 3/18/24 6:00 AM to 3/25/24 9:00 PM IDOT Utility work Illinois 177 at Elkton Street west of the junction of Illinois 160 and Illinois 177
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
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
EB WI-190 from I-41 to Menomonee River Pkwy Major All lanes closed 3/19/24 10:00 PM to 3/20/24 5:00 AM daily until 3/21/24 WisDOT Construction - Detour: Traffic to exit to Frontage Road and continue to the East side of IH-41 and reenter onto Mainline STH 190
WB WI-190 from near Menomonee River Pkwy to near I-41 Major All lanes closed 3/19/24 10:00 PM to 3/20/24 5:00 AM daily until 3/21/24 WisDOT Construction - Detour: Traffic to exit to Frontage Road and continue to the West side of IH-41 and reenter onto Mainline STH 190
EB MO-364 near Creve Coeur Mill Rd Major Various lanes closed 3/1/24 9:00 AM to 4/30/24 5:00 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 4/30/24 2:00 PM MoDOT Expect delays due to BRIDGE MAINTENANCE on MO-364 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 MO-N at Country Meadows Ln Major Various lanes closed 3/1/24 7:00 AM to 3/29/24 5:00 PM MoDOT Expect delays due to LIGHTING/SIGNAL/SIGN WORK on Route N Northbound.
SB MO-N near Country Meadows Ln Major Various lanes closed 3/1/24 7:00 AM to 3/29/24 5:00 PM MoDOT Expect delays due to LIGHTING/SIGNAL/SIGN WORK on Route N Southbound.
NEB MO-Z at Cedar Valley Ln Major Various lanes closed 3/6/24 7:00 AM to 3/29/24 5:00 PM MoDOT Expect delays due to LIGHTING/SIGNAL/SIGN WORK on Route Z Eastbound.
SWB MO-Z near Cedar Valley Ln Major Various lanes closed 3/6/24 7:00 AM to 3/29/24 5:00 PM MoDOT Expect delays due to LIGHTING/SIGNAL/SIGN WORK on Route Z Westbound.
NEB Center Dr at Rozier St Major Various lanes closed 2/12/24 7:00 AM to 4/5/24 5:00 PM MoDOT Expect delays due to SHOULDER WORK on MO-32 Eastbound.
SWB Center Dr at Rozier St Major Various lanes closed 2/12/24 7:00 AM to 4/5/24 5:00 PM MoDOT Expect delays due to SHOULDER WORK on MO-32 Westbound.
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 two lanes and left shoulder closed, two or three lanes open 3/15/24 12:00 AM to 9/1/24 11:59 PM IDOT WZ 45 MPH; Long Term Closure
EB Manchester Rd at Lockett Rd Major Various lanes closed 1/3/24 4:00 AM to 10/31/24 2:00 PM MoDOT Expect delays due to RESURFACING PAVEMENT on MO-100 Eastbound.
WB Manchester Rd at Lockett Rd Major Various lanes closed 1/3/24 4:00 AM to 10/31/24 2:00 PM MoDOT Expect delays due to RESURFACING PAVEMENT on MO-100 Westbound.
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.
EB Veterans Memorial Pkwy near Costco Way Major Various lanes closed 2/20/24 12:00 AM to 3/26/24 12:00 AM MoDOT Expect delays due to BRIDGE RECONSTRUCTION on Outer Road 70 Eastbound.

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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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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 3/13/2024 1:23 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 3/5/2024 12:05 PM)
INSTALLATION OF OVER-THE-ROAD GANTRIES FOR CENTRAL TRI-STATE TOLLWAY (I-294) SMARTROAD SCHEDULED BETWEEN WOLF ROAD AND BALMORAL AVENUE
Temporary overnight lane closures scheduled through March

DOWNERS GROVE, IL – Temporary overnight lane closures are scheduled to begin tonight and continue through March for the installation of 14 over-the-road SmartRoad gantries as part of the Central Tri-State (I-294) Project. The Illinois Tollway is installing the new SmartRoad gantries as part of active traffic management technology that will make travel more efficient for Tollway customers.

Beginning February 5, overnight lane closures will be scheduled as needed starting at 8 p.m. on northbound and southbound I-294 between Wolf Road and Balmoral Avenue with traffic reduced to a single lane at times with intermittent, 15-minute full closures for the installation of the SmartRoad gantries over the road. All lanes will reopen by 5 a.m. the following morning when work is scheduled.

Electronic message signs and construction signage will be put in place in advance to alert drivers to the overnight work. Up-to-date information regarding lane closures will be available in the Illinois Tollway’s Daily Construction Alert. All work is weather dependent.

Each of the new SmartRoad gantries installed will be equipped with electronic signage and message boards that will be operational upon completion of the reconstruction and widening work on the northern section of the Central Tri-State Tollway between Balmoral Avenue and St. Charles Road by the end of 2024 and after the new SmartRoad system installation and testing is complete. The new gantries will not be used for toll collection or toll violation enforcement.

I-294 SmartRoad

As part of the Central Tri-State Tollway (I-294) Project, the 22-mile corridor will be reconstructed to include flexible infrastructure to enable the Tollway to add new “smart” features as needed or as they become available in the years to come. Altogether the new I-294 SmartRoad corridor will include a total of 80 high-tech gantries placed every half mile between 95th Street and Balmoral Avenue.

The new I‐294 SmartRoad will feature:
To support the new SmartRoad, the Central Tri-State Project includes upgrades and expansion of the roadway camera system on I-294 from analog to digital high-definition to enhance the Tollway’s ability to better respond to roadway incidents. The new roadway cameras will provide increased coverage and include the full length of the Central Tri-State corridor from Balmoral Avenue to 95th Street.

Enhancements will also include state-of-the-art weather stations upgraded to provide pavement monitoring and weather conditions at critical locations, including bridges throughout the system.

In addition, the SmartRoad gantries will include overhead electronic message boards with higher-resolution, full-color graphic capable models, which will feature smaller, four-color digital message signs to enhance communications with drivers throughout the corridor.

Construction updates, project information, maps and detour information for work that is part of the Central Tri-State Tollway (I-294) Project are available in the Projects section on the Tollway’s website at www.illinoistollway.com.

The $4 billion Central Tri-State Tollway (I-294) Project is reconstructing and widening the roadway between Balmoral Avenue and 95thStreet 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 capital program. More than 220,000 vehicles use the Central Tri-State Tollway daily.

Work Zone Safety

Construction zone speed limits are in effect in all construction zones 24/7 and drivers should continue to watch for changing traffic patterns and use caution, especially when workers are present.

The Illinois Tollway reminds motorists that the “Move Over Law” requires motorists to change lanes or to slow down and proceed with caution when passing any vehicle on the side of the road with hazard lights activated. If you see flashing lights ahead, please move over or slow down.

Illinois State Police have zero tolerance for drivers speeding in work zones or failure to comply with the Move Over Law. The minimum penalty for speeding in a work zone is $250 with up to a $25,000 fine and a 14-year jail sentence for hitting a roadway worker. Penalties for failure to slow down or move over for a vehicle on the shoulder with flashing lights includes up to a $10,000 fine, 2-year suspension of driving privileges and jail time, in extreme cases.

About Move Illinois

The Illinois Tollway’s 16-year, $15 billion capital program, Move Illinois: The Illinois Tollway Driving the Future, is improving mobility, relieving congestion, reducing pollution, creating as many as 165,220 jobs and linking economies throughout the region. The first 12 years of Move Illinois are on schedule and within budget, delivering the new Illinois Route 390 Tollway and a rebuilt and widened Jane Addams Memorial Tollway (I-90) with its new SmartRoad corridor, as well as opening a new interchange connecting the Tri-State Tollway (I-294) to I-57. Progress continues on projects addressing the remaining needs of the existing Tollway system, delivering the new I-490 Tollway Project and reconstruction of the Central Tri-State Tollway (I-294).

About the Illinois Tollway

The Illinois Tollway is a user-fee system that receives no state or federal funds for maintenance and operations. The agency maintains and operates 294 miles of roadways in 12 counties in Northern Illinois, including the Reagan Memorial Tollway (I-88), the Veterans Memorial Tollway (I-355), the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway (I-90), the Tri-State Tollway (I-94/I-294/I-80) and the Illinois Route 390 Tollway.

2/5/2024 5:07 PM (Updated 3/1/2024 12:02 PM)
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 9/30/2023 11:48 AM)

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