UPDATE: POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE –Eastbound I-80 Lane Changes Coming Jan. 17
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that as part of ongoing efforts to rebuild Interstate 80 in Minooka, Joliet and New Lenox, a stage change is scheduled to take place in the eastbound lanes beginning, weather permitting, Friday, Jan. 17.
To facilitate the stage change, starting at 9 p.m. Friday, lane closures will take place on eastbound I-80, between Chicago Street (U.S.52/Illinois 53) and U.S. 30. At least one eastbound lane will remain open to traffic.
Additionally, the eastbound I-80 ramps to and from Briggs Street also will be closed. The ramps and lanes that were closed overnight will reopen by 8 a.m. Saturday, when the new traffic pattern will be in place.
In the new configuration, the eastbound lanes will be moved over onto the newly constructed pavement between Richards Street and Cherry Hill Road.
As the I-80 reconstruction continues, the public should continue to expect lane shifts, overnight lane closures and significant delays and to 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.
For more information visit I80will.org. The mobile-friendly website features project information, photos, and the ability to submit questions and comments to the project team via a “Contact” link. Find traffic and road conditions at www.gettingaroundillinois.com. You also can follow IDOT on Facebook and X.