Harlem Avenue at 143rd Street intersection improvements begin April 14
CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today improvements to the intersection of Harlem Avenue and 143rd Street, in Palos Heights and Orland Park, will require daily lane closures beginning, weather permitting, Monday, April 14.
The project, which involves patching and resurfacing and widening the existing intersection to improve the left-turn lane operations, is anticipated to be completed in June.
The public can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through this area. Alternative 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.
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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