Illinois 50 bridge repairs in Monee begin June 8

CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that a project to repair the bridge that carries Illinois 50 (Governors Highway) over the Canadian National railroad, south of Egyptian Trail, in Monee, will begin, weather permitting, Monday, June 8. ​

To complete the work, Illinois 50 will be reduced from two lanes to one in both directions between Egyptian Trail and Watson Cutoff.

The $1.2 million project, which consists of joint replacement, substructure repairs and installing a new deck overlay, is anticipated to be completed in December. ​

Expect delays and 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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