County Workers Will Be on the Roads Again
The Will County Division of Transportation is spotlighting their 2025 construction and maintenance schedule, with several roadway reconstruction, improvement, and resurfacing projects occurring throughout the county.
“I invite residents to look ahead at projects in your community and along your commute as construction season gets into full swing,” said Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant in a press release.
“With a historic level of investment being made in our local infrastructure, our DOT team is implementing and planning projects that will improve access and reduce congestion throughout Will County.”
In addition to an online interactive map where residents can monitor the status of current projects, Will County DOT has released a new map with planned future projects. The online map helps residents engage with proposed and planned project teams, linking to project websites with more information.
Both interactive maps were developed by Will County’s Geographic Information Systems Division and are intended to help drivers plan their routes and possibly avoid roads under construction or plan for extra time needed for commuting.
Will County DOT urges commuters to try to avoid construction zones whenever possible to minimize congestion. When driving on these roadways, signs should be followed for partial lane closures and construction zone speed limits to help keep workers and drivers safe.
“With the statewide focus on Distracted Driving Awareness Month, this notice rings especially true for our construction zones,” said Will County DOT Director Jeff Ronaldson in the release.
“We need your assistance in keeping you and the workers safe as the construction zones are completed to bring everyone a better road network.”
The interactive maps and more information on current and future projects can be found at www.WillCounty.gov/DOT.
Projects for 2025 fall under three general categories: roadway reconstruction, intersection improvements, and road resurfacing. The projects are part of Will County’s five-year Transportation Improvement Plan, mapping out $662 million in local infrastructure spending.
The 2025 construction and maintenance schedule is as follows:
Roadway Reconstruction
- 80th Ave (191st St to 183rd St) | In Progress | Estimated Completion: Late Summer 2026.
- Bell Rd (159th St to 151st St) | In Progress | Estimated Completion: Late Summer 2025.
- Laraway Rd (Jackson Branch Creek to Cedar Rd) | In Progress | Estimated Completion: Late Summer 2025.
- West River Rd (Coal City Rd to RT 53) | In Progress | Estimated Completion: Late Fall 2025.
Intersection Improvements
- Bell Rd and 143rd St | In Progress | Estimated Completion: Late Fall 2027.
- Cedar Rd and Francis Rd | In Progress | Estimated Completion: Summer 2025.
- Exchange St and RT 394 | In Progress | Estimated Completion: Late Fall 2025.
Road Resurfacing
- Countyline Rd (N 15000 RD to State Line Rd) | Planned to Start: April 2025.
- Elevator Rd (RT 52 to RT 52) | Planned to Start: June 2025.
- Marley Rd (RT 6 to Wolf Rd) | Planned to Start: May 2025.
- North River Rd (near I-55 and Strip Mine Rd) | Planned to Start: July 2025.