I-80 Lane Closures Causing 'Major Delays' To Start Friday

NEW LENOX, IL — Emergency repairs and pavement patching will force closures on eastbound lanes through Joliet on Interstate 80 starting Friday, according to a news release from the Illinois Department of Transportation.

Lane closures will begin starting at 10 p.m. Friday between Wheeler Avenue and Briggs Street, weather permitting, IDOT said. Major travel delays are expected, and motorists are encouraged to find alternate routes.

During the roadwork, the entrance ramp from Chicago Street (U.S.Route 52/Illinois Route 53) to eastbound I-80 to will be closed. A detour will direct motorists to U.S. 52 and Richards Street to access the expressway.

At least one eastbound lane will remain open at all times, IDOT said. The ramps and westbound I-80 will not be impacted. All lanes are expected to reopen by 5 a.m. Monday.

Drivers should be on the lookout for flaggers, workers, equipment and signs in the work zones, and drive at the posted speed limits, IDOT said.

Current traffic and road conditions can be found by visiting the Getting Around Illinois website.