The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that as part of ongoing efforts to rebuild the Interstate 80 bridges over Interstate 55, in Joliet, Channahon and Shorewood, a full closure will be required in both directions of I-55 at I-80 over two consecutive nights, beginning, weather permitting, Tuesday, May 5. The closures are necessary to safely install steel beams on the I-80 bridge over the expressway.
Tuesday, May 5
- Starting at 8 p.m., eastbound I-80 will be reduced to one lane between River Road and I-55.
- Starting at 9 p.m., northbound and southbound I-55 will be reduced to one lane between Illinois 59 and U.S. 6.
- At 11 p.m., the westbound I-80 ramp to southbound I-55 will close.
- Between midnight and 5 a.m. northbound I-55 will be fully closed at I-80.
- During that time, a detour will direct northbound I-55 traffic to exit at eastbound I-80 to northbound Houbolt Road and reenter westbound I-80 to access northbound I-55.
- One lane on northbound and southbound I-55 will reopen by 5 a.m., with all lanes and ramps open by 6 a.m. Wednesday.
Wednesday, May 6
- Starting at 8 p.m., eastbound I-80 will be reduced to one lane between River Road and I-55.
- Starting at 9 p.m., northbound and southbound I-55 will be reduced to one lane between Illinois 59 and U.S. 6.
- At 11 p.m., the westbound I-80 ramp to southbound I-55 will close.
- Between midnight and 5 a.m. southbound I-55 will be fully closed at I-80.
- During that time, a detour will direct southbound I-55 traffic to exit at westbound I-80 to southbound Ridge Road and reenter eastbound I-80 to access southbound I-55.
- All lanes and ramps will reopen by 6 a.m. Thursday
The work is anticipated to be completed by 6 a.m. Thursday, May 7…