I-55, Lemont Road Clover Ramps Still Not Open

LEMONT, IL — The opening of the new clover leaf ramps to and from Lemont Road has been postponed until further notice due to the weather, according to IDOT.

The ramps were originally supposed to open on Jan. 5, but were postponed to open during the week of Jan. 7. Now, inclement weather postponed the opening again, and IDOT did not give a new opening date.

Motorists will continue to use the temporary ramps to access Lemont Road and traffic exiting the expressway will be controlled by the temporary traffic signal at Lemont Road, IDOT said.

The shoulders on I-55 at Lemont Road will remain closed with barrier wall for the installation of new lighting and removal of the temporary pavement/ramps. Drivers can also expect intermittent daytime lane closure son Lemont Road at the bridge for the installation of the bridge drainage system and the underpass lighting, IDOT said in a release.

The final items are anticipated to be completed in spring 2024.

The $17 million project at Lemont Road and I-55 started in 2023, and consisted of the replacement of the existing bridge with a new wider structure, reconstructing the ramps, installing new lighting and storm sewers, resurfacing and landscaping.