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IDOT District One – Westbound I-80 lane changes

District 1, Construction

Westbound I-80 lane changes

The work and stage change has been rescheduled. Starting at 9 p.m. Thursday, weather permitting, lane closures will take place on westbound I-80, between Interstate 55 and Ridge Road. At least one westbound lane will remain open to traffic. The lanes that were closed overnight will reopen by 6 a.m. Friday, when the new traffic pattern will be in place. ​ ​
 

Westbound I-80 lane changes

​As part of ongoing improvements to I-80, westbound traffic between I-55 and Ridge Road will be shifted onto brand-new pavement.

What to expect: 

– Traffic shift is anticipated Wednesday, August 20, weather permitting

– Westbound I-80 will be reduced to one lane in each direction beginning at 9 p.m.

– Lanes will reopen by 6 a.m. Thursday, August 21

What’s changing: 

– Two lanes of westbound traffic will shift to new pavement between I-55 and Ridge Road

– The left shoulder will remain closed through the fall

– Watch for periodic right shoulder closures while crews complete landscaping and electrical work

​Please slow down, stay alert, and watch for workers in the area.

 

CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that as part of ongoing efforts to rebuild Interstate 80 from Ridge Road, in Minooka, to U.S. 30 in Joliet and New Lenox, a stage change is scheduled to take place in the westbound lanes beginning, weather permitting, Wednesday, Aug. 20. ​ ​

To facilitate the stage change, starting at 9 p.m. Wednesday, lane closures will take place on westbound I-80, between Interstate 55 and Ridge Road. At least one westbound lane will remain open to traffic. The lanes that were closed overnight will reopen by 6 a.m. Thursday, when the new traffic pattern will be in place. ​ ​

In the new configuration, the westbound lanes will be moved over to the right onto the newly constructed concrete pavement between I-55 and Ridge Road. The left shoulder will remain closed as work on the median barrier wall continues, anticipated to be completed later this fall.

As the I-80 reconstruction continues, the public should continue to expect lane shifts, overnight lane closures and significant delays and to 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.

For more information visit I80will.org. The mobile-friendly website features project information, photos, and the ability to submit questions and comments to the project team via a “Contact” link. Find traffic and road conditions at www.gettingaroundillinois.com. You also can follow IDOT on Facebook and X.