More than 8.8 million vehicles are expected on Illinois toll roads this Easter weekend. The agency urges drivers to avoid distractions as part of safety efforts during increased travel periods.
Lane reductions and traffic shifts will begin soon at two major Jane Addams Memorial Tollway interchanges due to ongoing toll plaza upgrades extending into 2027. Motorists should expect single-lane ramps starting late March along with future detours for equipment installation.
A lane reduction is planned for northbound I-294 at O’Hare Interchange starting late March due to ongoing improvement work. Delays are expected as crews upgrade plaza infrastructure as part of broader capital programs. Drivers should heed posted signs and observe all safety laws during construction.
The Illinois Tollway has started improvement work at six toll plazas along I-88 beginning late March. Drivers can expect lane closures and detours through 2026 as crews upgrade infrastructure under two major capital programs.
Overnight ramp closures at the O’Hare Interchange are planned next week for toll plaza relocation work tied to future improvements for O’Hare International Airport access. Drivers will face detours and reduced lanes as construction continues through 2026.
A long-term ramp closure at Illinois Route 31 Interchange on I-90 begins this weekend for toll plaza upgrades. The project includes a posted detour and is expected to last into summer as part of broader infrastructure improvements by the Illinois Tollway.
The Illinois Tollway Board has approved over $50 million in new construction and engineering contracts this March. Four companies will receive mentorship through the Partnering for Growth program aimed at supporting diverse businesses.
The Illinois Tollway is deploying its full fleet of plows ahead of a winter storm bringing sleet and snow. Drivers are urged to slow down, stay alert for changing road conditions, and call *999 if they need assistance.
The Illinois Tollway has announced overnight ramp closures next week at the Tri-State Tollway (I-294) interchange on Reagan Memorial Tollway (I-88) in Oak Brook due to ongoing bridge reconstruction work. Detours will be posted for affected ramps as part of efforts to improve regional infrastructure.
The Illinois Tollway reports continued overnight ramp closures and traffic shifts in March for ongoing reconstruction at the I-290/I-88 Interchange at Tri-State Tollway (I-294). Motorists should expect delays as bridge work progresses through 2026. Updates are available on official project pages.
A long-term ramp closure is set to begin next week at the Golf Road Interchange on the Tri-State Tollway (I-294) for toll plaza improvements.
The Illinois Tollway is urging drivers to reduce their speed during the Fourth of July holiday weekend as part of its ongoing "If Only" speed awareness campaign.
Bradley Stephens was nominated in the Senate to be member of the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority on Wednesday, July 25, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
Earl Dotson was nominated in the Senate to be a member of the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority on Monday, Apr. 23, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
James Banks was nominated in the Senate to be a member of the Illinois State Highway Authority on Monday, Apr. 23, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.