Lane reductions and traffic shift scheduled on Raymond Drive Bridge for repairs
The Illinois Tollway announced on July 2 that lane reductions and a traffic shift will begin next week on the Raymond Drive Bridge in Naperville as part of ongoing repair work over the Reagan Memorial Tollway (I-88).
According to the announcement, electronic message signs and construction signage are in place to alert drivers about upcoming lane closures and traffic shifts. The Illinois Tollway said up-to-date information will be posted on its website in the Daily Construction Alert, with all work being weather dependent.
Beginning at 9 a.m. on Monday, July 6, all traffic will be shifted onto the northbound side of the bridge and reduced to one lane in each direction to allow for deck repairs. This configuration is expected to remain into August, after which traffic will move onto the southbound side for additional repairs. Overnight lane closures will also occur on I-88 in both directions during this period.
The repair project includes bridge deck repairs and resurfacing, as well as center drainage and electrical work. The Illinois Tollway said similar work is scheduled this summer for bridges at Midwest Road and Meyers Road over I-88, while work has already started at Washington Road Bridge. Coordination is ongoing with multiple agencies, including the Illinois Department of Transportation, DuPage County, City of Naperville, Village of Oak Brook, Village of Woodridge, local fire departments, and police departments.
Work along I-88 this year includes local crossroad and mainline bridge repairs across Whiteside, Lee, Ogle, Kane and DuPage Counties. It also involves reconstruction efforts at York Road Bridge over connecting ramps between I-88 and I-294 in Oak Brook. These projects are part of Bridging the Future—a seven-year, $2 billion capital plan approved by the Illinois Tollway Board of Directors in December 2024.
Construction zone speed limits remain active around the clock throughout all construction zones. Drivers are reminded that state law requires changing lanes or slowing down when passing vehicles with hazard lights activated—violations can result in fines or jail time if workers are struck.