I-80 lane changes in Joliet
CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that as part of ongoing efforts to rebuild Interstate 80 from Ridge Road, in Minooka, to U.S. 30, in Joliet and New Lenox, stage changes are scheduled to take place beginning, weather permitting, Sunday, Oct. 26.
To facilitate the work zone changes, overnight lane closures are scheduled to take place over two nights.
Saturday, Oct. 25
- Westbound I-80
- Starting at 8 p.m., westbound I-80 will be reduced to one lane from Chicago Street (U.S.52/Illinois 53) to Houbolt Road.
- At the same time, the westbound I-80 ramps to and from Larkin Avenue (Illinois 7) and the Center Street ramp to westbound I-80 will close.
- Ramps and lanes that were closed overnight will reopen by noon Sunday, when the new traffic pattern will be in place.
- In the new configuration, westbound I-80 will be shifted to the right onto the new concrete pavement.
Saturday, Nov. 1
- Eastbound I-80
- Starting at 8 p.m., eastbound I-80 will be reduced to one lane from Houbolt Road to Wheeler Avenue.
- At the same time, the eastbound I-80 ramps to and from Larkin Avenue will close.
- Ramps and lanes that were closed overnight will reopen by noon Sunday, when the new traffic pattern will be in place.
- In the new configuration, eastbound I-80 will be shifted to the right onto the new concrete pavement.
The new configurations will allow work to continue on the mainline lanes and are estimated to remain in place through summer 2026.
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.
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Maria Castaneda
Guy Tridgell
