Wabena Road over I-80 in Minooka is closed

July 15, 2025

OTTAWA – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that the bridge carrying Wabena Road over Interstate 80 in Minooka is closed after being struck by a truck on July 14. The bridge is located just east of the Minooka interchange (exit 122).

The closure is necessary to fully inspect the bridge and assess the damage to the structure. A timetable to reopen the bridge has not been determined.

For IDOT District 3 updates on Twitter, follow us at @IDOTDistrict3 or view area construction details on IDOT’s traveler information map at www.GettingAroundIllinois.com.

Wabena Road bridge in Minooka (prior to bridge strike incident).

Paul Wappel

IDOT

Kristophere’ Owens

IDOT

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