Brandon Road Bridge Won't Open Till March 20 — At Best

JOLIET, IL — The Brandon Road bridge will remain closed until at least March 20, the Illinois Department of Transportation announced Tuesday.

"The structure that carries Brandon Road over the Des Plaines River was closed for repairs in December," according to an IDOT press release. "The bridge closure is extended due to a delay in equipment."

IDOT advised drivers to use the McDonough Street bridge as a Des Plaines River crossing.

"Southbound Brandon Road traffic should travel north on U.S. 6, east on McDonough Street, south on Illinois 53 and west on Laraway Road to meet back with Brandon Road," the release said. "Northbound Brandon Road traffic should take the reverse route."

Drivers should expect delays.

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