79^th Street resurfacing begins Oct. 30

CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that a patching and resurfacing of 79^th Street, from Archer Avenue (Illinois 171), in Justice, to Cicero Avenue (Illinois 50), in Burbank, passing through Bridgeview, will require intermittent daytime lane closures beginning, weather permitting, Wednesday, Oct. 30. ​

The $7.3 million project, which consists of resurfacing the 4.8-mile stretch of 79^th Street and constructing new ADA-compliant sidewalk ramps, is anticipated to be completed in fall 2025. Access to residences and businesses within the work zone will be maintained throughout construction.

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.

Over the next six years, IDOT is planning to improve more than 3,200 miles of highway and nearly 9 million square feet of bridge deck as part of Rebuild Illinois, which is investing $33.2 billion into all modes of transportation. Accomplishments through Year Five of Rebuild Illinois include approximately $16 billion of improvements statewide on 6,541 miles of highway, 686 bridges and 986 additional safety improvements.

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