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    "title": "Temporary ramp closures on outbound Bishop Ford ",
    "modified_at": "2026-11-13 22:28:52",
    "published_at": "2026-11-13 22:30:00",
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    "body": "<p><strong>CHICAGO</strong> &ndash; The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that resurfacing of the Bishop Ford Freeway (Interstate 94) ramps will require temporary ramp closures between Dolton Avenue and 159<sup>th</sup> Street (U.S. 6) over five consecutive days beginning, weather permitting, Saturday, Nov. 14. \u200b </p><p><strong>Saturday, Nov. 14</strong></p><p>Starting at 7 a.m., to 4 p.m. Saturday intermittent closures of the <strong>ramps to and from 159</strong><sup><strong>th</strong></sup><strong> Street</strong> and the outbound Bishop Ford will take place. Sibley Boulevard (Illinois 83) is an alternate route. </p><p><strong>Sunday, Nov. 15</strong></p><p>Starting at 7 a.m., to 4 p.m. Sunday intermittent closures of the <strong>ramps to and from Sibley Boulevard </strong>and the outbound Bishop Ford will take place. 159<sup>th</sup> Street is an alternate route. </p><p><strong>Monday, Nov. 16</strong></p><p>Starting at 9 a.m., to 4 p.m. Monday intermittent closures of the <strong>ramps to and from Sibley Boulevard</strong> and the outbound Bishop Ford will take place. 159<sup>th</sup> Street is an alternate route. </p><p><strong>Tuesday, Nov. 17</strong></p><p>Starting at 9 a.m., to 4 p.m. Tuesday intermittent closures of the <strong>ramps to and from 159</strong><sup><strong>th</strong></sup><strong> Street</strong> and the outbound Bishop Ford will take place. Sibley Boulevard is an alternate route. </p><p><strong>Wednesday, Nov. 18</strong></p><p>Starting at 9 a.m., to 4 p.m. Wednesday intermittent closures of the <strong>ramps to and from 159</strong><sup><strong>th</strong></sup><strong> Street</strong> and the outbound Bishop Ford will take place. Sibley Boulevard is an alternate route. </p><p>All schedules are subject to change due to multiple factors, including weather. Any updates will be shared with the public as far in advance as possible. </p><p>Heavy congestion is anticipated. Drivers heading eastbound should consider alternate routes to avoid the area. As the Bishop Ford reconstruction continues, the public should continue to expect lane shifts, overnight lane closures and significant delays and allow extra time for trips through this area. 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. </p><p>For more information, visit <a href=\"https://idot.click/Bishop-Ford\">https://idot.click/Bishop-Ford</a>, which features project information, photos and the ability to submit questions and comments to the project team. Find traffic and road conditions at <a href=\"http://www.gettingaroundillinois.com\">www.gettingaroundillinois.com</a>. You also can follow IDOT on <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/IllinoisDepartmentofTransportation/\">Facebook</a> and <a href=\"https://twitter.com/IDOT_Illinois\">X</a>. </p><p style=\"text-align: center\">&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p style=\"text-align: center\"># # #</p><p> </p><p>&nbsp;</p><div class=\"release-content-contact\" id=\"contact-731a8937-5f6e-4022-b5bf-218c83a8be4f\">\n    \n    <div class=\"release-content-contact__details\">\n        <strong class=\"release-content-contact__name\">Maria Castaneda</strong>\n        <em class=\"release-content-contact__description\">IDOT</em>\n        <ul class=\"release-content-contact__details-list\"><li class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item\"><a href=\"mailto:maria.c.castaneda@illinois.gov\"  class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item-link\" title=\"maria.c.castaneda@illinois.gov\"><svg class=\"icon icon-paper-plane release-content-contact__details-list-item-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-paper-plane\"></use>\n            </svg>maria.c.castaneda@illinois.gov</a></li>\n<li class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item\"><a href=\"tel:(312) 447-1919\"  class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item-link\" title=\"(312) 447-1919\"><svg class=\"icon icon-mobile release-content-contact__details-list-item-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-mobile\"></use>\n            </svg>(312) 447-1919</a></li></ul>\n    </div>\n</div><div class=\"release-content-contact\" id=\"contact-150d422d-bcfc-4536-acf6-f3e0f228f70e\">\n    \n    <div class=\"release-content-contact__details\">\n        <strong class=\"release-content-contact__name\">Guy Tridgell</strong>\n        <em class=\"release-content-contact__description\">IDOT</em>\n        <ul class=\"release-content-contact__details-list\"><li class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item\"><a href=\"mailto:guy.tridgell@illinois.gov\"  class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item-link\" title=\"guy.tridgell@illinois.gov\"><svg class=\"icon icon-paper-plane release-content-contact__details-list-item-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-paper-plane\"></use>\n            </svg>guy.tridgell@illinois.gov</a></li>\n<li class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item\"><a href=\"tel:(312) 343-1731\"  class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item-link\" title=\"(312) 343-1731\"><svg class=\"icon icon-phone release-content-contact__details-list-item-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-phone\"></use>\n            </svg>(312) 343-1731</a></li></ul>\n    </div>\n</div><p>&nbsp;</p>",
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