I-294 Ramp to I-290 Will Close Nov. 20

The ramp carrying traffic from southbound Interstate 294 to westbound Interstate 290 in Elmhurst is scheduled to close for a few hours overnight next week. Traffic will be detoured to repair traffic sensors on the ramp. 

The ramp closure is scheduled from midnight Wednesday, Nov. 20, until 5 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 21. The detour will route traffic south on I-294 and then east on I-290, where drivers will be directed to exit at Mannheim Road (Route 12) north, then re-enter via the westbound I-290 entrance ramp.

A full closure is necessary to complete repairs because the bridge is not wide enough to accommodate a work zone while maintaining traffic.  

Work Zone Safety

Construction zone speed limits are in effect in all construction zones 24/7, and drivers should continue to watch for changing traffic patterns and use caution. A 45 mph speed limit will be in place in work zones.

Illinois State Police have zero tolerance for drivers speeding in work zones. The minimum penalty for speeding in a work zone is $375. Posted signs advise drivers of a $10,000 fine and 14-year jail sentence for hitting a roadway worker.