I-190 over Des Plaines River Road bridge repairs begin April 1

CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that repairs to the bridge carrying Interstate 190 over the Des Plaines River Road, in Rosemont, will begin, weather permitting, Wednesday, April 1.

The project consists of repairing the bridge substructure and is taking place under the bridge. ​

To complete the work, Des Plaines River Road will be reduced from three lanes to two in both directions during construction, with various lane shifts approaching the bridge. I-190 will not be impacted. The project is anticipated to be completed by the end of this year. ​

The public can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through this area. Alternate 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 7,107 lane miles of highway and 8.4 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 Six of Rebuild Illinois include almost $20.8 billion of improvements statewide to 21,309 lane miles of highway, 815 bridges and 1,181 additional safety improvements.

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