Farmers Weekly Review

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that ongoing efforts to patch and resurface Joliet Road, from Interstate 55, in Bolingbrook, to Sherman Road, in Romeoville, passing through Woodridge, will require full and partial ramp closures beginning, weather permitting, Monday, Oct. 16.

The closures are necessary to patch and resurface the following ramps:

Northbound Joliet Road to Interstate 355 (northbound and southbound)

Full ramp closure: Starting at 12:01 a.m. Monday, Oct. 16, anticipated to take one week to complete the work. During that time, motorists should follow the posted detour.

Outbound I-55 to Joliet Road

Partial ramp closure: Starting at 12:01 a.m. Monday, Oct. 16, anticipated to take two to three weeks to complete the work. At least one lane will remain open at all times.

Northbound Joliet Road to inbound I-55

Full ramp closure: Starting at 12:01 a.m. Monday, Oct. 23, anticipated to take one week to complete the work. During that time, motorists should follow the posted detour.

The $2.3 million project, which also includes constructing new shoulders and replacing deteriorated curbs, is expected to be completed before the end of this year.

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.