Politics & Government
Village Of Channahon: IDOT Bridge Inspections Beginning Next Week
To complete the inspections, daily lane closures will be required, starting with the southbound bridges until approximately Aug. 15, whe ...
August 6, 2021
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that routine inspections of the Interstate 55 bridges over the Des Plaines River, near Channahon, will begin, weather permitting, Monday, Aug. 9.
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To complete the inspections, daily lane closures will be required, starting with the southbound bridges until approximately Aug. 15, when inspections begin on the northbound bridges. The inspections are expected to be completed by Thursday, Aug. 19, weather permitting.
To minimize the impact to traffic, the southbound closures will take place between 7 a.m. and 2 p.m., Monday through Thursday and Saturdays, if necessary. The northbound closures will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. A minimum of one lane in both directions will remain open during inspections.
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Motorists can expect delays and should allow for extra time for trips through this area. Drivers are urged to pay close attention to flaggers and signs in the work zones, obey the posted speed limits and be on the alert for workers and equipment.
This press release was produced by the Village of Channahon. The views expressed here are the author’s own.
