Oakton Street over Des Plaines River bridge repairs begin March 27

CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that a project to repair the bridge carrying Oakton Street over the Des Plaines River, in Des Plaines, will begin, weather permitting, Thursday, March 27.

To complete the work, westbound Oakton Street will be reduced from two to one lane, with lane widths reduced to 8 feet, 6 inches, just before the bridge. Eastbound Oakton Street will remain two lanes, with lane widths reduced to 10 feet. The public also should expect various lane shifts on both sides of Oakton Street approaching the bridge throughout the project.

The project, which consists of repairing the existing bridge decks, approaches, replacing expansion joints and installing a new concrete deck overlay, is anticipated to be completed in August.

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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