The delays Monday morning are in the eastbound lanes of I-290 from I-355 to Addison Road, according to reports.
Aldermen say roundabouts would improve traffic flow in town.
The closure to last parts of two days, according to the city.
Residents near the UP-West line may hear more frequent train horns, including during evening and overnight hours.
The main work on the bridge is set to start in mid-June, the city said.
A semi-truck fire near Route 83 and Roosevelt prompted the closure, the city said.
The bridge is set to be closed to traffic during construction.
The city wants to identify deficiencies and make recommendations.
The work is part of the project to remove the old bridge over Interstate 294, tollway said.
One westbound lane is closed on North Avenue between West Avenue and Route 83.
Starting next week, significant City Council-approved changes on parking fees, permits, and time limits will go into effect downtown.
Both directions of York St. are currently closed between Van Buren St. and Madison St. due to a contractor knocking down a ComEd pole.
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City-hired experts give recommendation on whether Elmhurst should install signals.
The plan will focus on the future of unincorporated areas, the county says.
Train damages tracks from Bartlett to Elmhurst.
Paving on North Avenue is expected to cause traffic congestion in Elmhurst and Villa Park on Wednesday and Thursday.
The apparent crash forced a closure of York Road near Vallette Street during the Thursday morning rush hour.
Traffic control will be set up as needed along 1st Street and Park Avenue on Wednesday and Thursday.
A petition with more than 400 signatures was presented to the Elmhurst City Council.
Drivers who use the Emroy Avenue Bridge will be detoured to York Road this summer.
Work on the road from Villa Avenue to I-290 will begin on Monday.
Motorists can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through this area.
Motorists should expect delays when traveling this section of Route 83.
The project will improve safety and traffic for the motorists, pedestrians and bicyclists that use York Street.
The crossing will be closed to both car and pedestrian traffic starting Tuesday, Sept. 11 through Sept. 21.
Police have shut down the roads, and traffic is being rerouted, the city said.
One fatality has been reported in the crash, which occurred around 2 p.m. Thursday.
An Elmhurst officer fired his weapon during a traffic stop when the suspect drove his car in the direction of the officer.