Western Avenue work begins July 14

CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that resurfacing and other improvements on Western Avenue from south of Broadway Street to Interstate 57 in Posen and Dixmoor begin July 14. 

The work involves pavement patching and resurfacing as well as replacement of curbs and gutters, ADA sidewalk improvements, new pavement markings and installation of new detector loops. This $1.1 million project will require lane closures on Western Avenue into mid-September. 

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. 

For more information on IDOT projects, click here. Find traffic and road conditions at www.gettingaroundillinois.com. You also can follow IDOT on Facebook and X. 

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