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 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.
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.
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.
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.
The Illinois Tollway Board has approved over $70 million in new construction and engineering service contracts this June with an emphasis on supporting small and diverse businesses across Northern Illinois infrastructure projects.
The Illinois Tollway is seeking firms for seven new construction management and materials engineering contracts worth an estimated $57 million. Interested parties can submit proposals this summer for work supporting major infrastructure programs set to begin late next year.