The Illinois Tollway announced upcoming overnight closures on York Road in Bensenville starting next week due to bridge beam installation work related to the I-490/Illinois Route 390 Interchange Project. Drivers should expect detours through fall as construction continues.
The Illinois Tollway has announced upcoming lane reductions and traffic shifts on Interstate 294 at both the 75th Street and 95th Street interchanges due to ongoing improvement projects expected through next year. Motorists should expect delays as crews make safety upgrades including removal of old structures and installation of new tolling equipment.
Lane reductions and traffic shifts will start next week at two major I-90 interchanges as part of ongoing toll plaza improvements by the Illinois Tollway. The work aims to enhance safety and mobility but may cause delays through 2027. Motorists are urged to follow posted signs and speed limits.
Long-term shoulder closures and traffic shifts will begin this week on I-355 for bridge repair work lasting through late fall. Drivers should expect changing patterns as part of a larger capital improvement plan by the Illinois Tollway.
The Illinois Tollway Board has approved over $114 million in new contracts this April supporting major roadway upgrades under ongoing capital programs like Move Illinois and Bridging the Future. The latest investments prioritize both infrastructure improvement projects across key tollways and strong participation from diverse contractors.
Illinois agencies have launched National Work Zone Awareness Week as construction ramps up statewide. Officials urge drivers to slow down and stay alert near roadwork areas amid rising crash statistics.
Overnight ramp closures at O'Hare Interchange have been scheduled as part of ongoing toll plaza relocation work tied to future improvements by state transportation officials. The affected ramps connect major highways serving O'Hare International Airport.
The Illinois Tollway anticipates heavy traffic over Memorial Day weekend with an estimated 8.5 million vehicles expected across its system. Most construction lane closures will be suspended to ease congestion as travelers begin their summer journeys.
The Illinois Tollway Board has approved nearly $19.8 million in new construction contracts this May as part of ongoing infrastructure improvements under its Bridging the Future capital plan. The projects support preventative maintenance efforts across key tollways while involving significant participation from diverse business enterprises.
The Illinois Tollway Board has approved nearly $19.8 million in new construction contracts this May under ongoing infrastructure programs aimed at modernization and maintenance across northern Illinois roadways.