The Illinois Tollway has unveiled a proposed $26.5 billion capital program spanning fifteen years aimed at upgrading roads statewide beginning in 2027. The initiative includes planned toll increases and public hearings throughout July.
A key ramp at I-88's Farnsworth Avenue Interchange will close this week for ongoing toll plaza improvements. Drivers should follow posted detours while construction progresses through Friday morning before lane reductions take effect.
Ramp closures at O'Hare Interchange on I-294/I-90 begin this week due to toll plaza relocation work ahead of an upcoming IDOT project. Detours will guide drivers during overnight shutdowns as construction continues through 2026.
The Illinois Tollway announced overnight ramp closures at Golf Road Interchange on I-294 beginning June 12 for toll plaza improvements. Drivers should expect lane restrictions Friday night into early Saturday morning as crews complete pavement marking and signage work.
A new traffic shift begins June 9 on York Road Bridge over I-88 ramps in Oak Brook as part of ongoing reconstruction efforts by the Illinois Tollway. Both directions will remain limited to one lane while safety measures are emphasized for drivers passing through construction zones.
The Illinois Tollway has announced overnight ramp closures throughout June at two major interchanges along I-90 due to ongoing toll plaza upgrades expected through next year. Motorists should follow posted detours while observing all construction zone safety regulations.
The Illinois Tollway announced that starting Friday night there will be a weekend-long closure at Orchard Road Interchange on I-88 for ongoing plaza improvements. Drivers should follow posted detours until Monday morning while crews complete paving and infrastructure upgrades.
Westbound Interstate 290 near the Tri-State Tollway will see nightly closures throughout June due to ongoing bridge reconstruction at the major interchange with Interstate 294. The Illinois Tollway has announced specific detour routes during closure hours; further eastbound restrictions are planned into July.
The Illinois Tollway will hold an event on June 3 at Governors State University aimed at helping small-, diverse-,and veteran-owned businesses pursue government contracts—especially in information technology—with support from multiple state agencies. Workshops,presentations,and networking sessions are planned.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.