IDOT announced today that bridge deck repairs and pavement patching on Interstate 80 between Wheeler Avenue and Richards Street, in Joliet, will require lane closures over four consecutive weekends beginning, weather permitting, Friday, Oct. 23.
Starting at 10 p.m. Friday, lane closures are scheduled to take place on westbound I-80, between Richards Street and Wheeler Avenue. At least one westbound lane will remain open at all times and the eastbound lanes will not be impacted. All lanes are expected to reopen by 5 a.m. Monday, Oct. 26.
Heavy congestion is anticipated. Westbound motorists should consider alternative routes to avoid the area. Local streets are unable to accommodate heavy or wide trucks so other interstate routes are encouraged…