Laramie Avenue over I-290 bridge project begins Nov. 12

CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that a project to replace the bridge carrying Laramie Avenue over the Eisenhower Expressway (Interstate 290), in Chicago, will begin, weather permitting, Thursday, Nov. 12.

The work initially will require shoulder and intermittent overnight lane closures in both directions of I-290 at Laramie Avenue to accommodate the installation of a new watermain. ​

Starting in the spring, Laramie Avenue will be closed between Lexington and Flournoy streets. A detour will use Roosevelt Road, Cicero Avenue (Illinois 50), Harrison Street and Central Avenue. The public also should expect occasional overnight lane closures on I-290 at Laramie Avenue during construction. ​ ​

The $43.5 million project is anticipated to be completed in late 2028.

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 Seven of Rebuild Illinois include $25.6 billion of improvements statewide to 24,498 lane miles of highway, 959 bridges and 1,475 additional safety improvements.

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