Illinois 53 patching begins May 12

CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that a patching of Illinois 53 from South Arsenal Road, in Wilmington, to Hoff Road, in Elwood, will require daytime and occasional overnight lane closures beginning, weather permitting, Monday, May 12. ​ ​

At least one lane in each direction will remain open during construction. Access to residences and businesses within the work zone will be maintained. The $9.7 million project is expected to be completed in November.

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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