Illinois 53 culvert replacement in Elwood begins June 1

CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that a culvert replacement on Illinois 53 (Chicago Street) over Grant Creek, between Schweitzer and Hoff roads, in Elwood, will begin, weather permitting, Monday, June 1.

To complete the work, Illinois 53 will be reduced from two lanes to one in both directions between Schweitzer and Hoff roads for the duration of the project. ​

The $5 million project is anticipated to be completed in late November.

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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