JUST IN Emergency lane closure on eastbound I-80 in Joliet
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that the right lane will be closing shortly on eastbound Interstate 80 at River Road, just west of Interstate 55, in Joliet, for emergency pavement repairs.
The repairs are expected to be finished and the lane reopened by 5 a.m. Monday, Sept. 16.
Eastbound I-80 motorists traveling through the region should consider alternative routes to avoid the area. Local streets are unable to accommodate heavy or wide trucks, so other interstate routes are encouraged.
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.
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