Bell Road Traffic Pattern Change Begins Friday

For two weeks, northbound Bell Road traffic won't be able to turn left onto Founders Crossing, the Village said.

Will-Cook Road Closure Starts Monday Near Homer Glen

The road closure will end at 3 p.m. on Wednesday.

Part Of Hamilton Street Near Downtown Lockport Closes For Construction

The closure started Monday and will last through June 30.

1 Driver Seriously Injured In Homer Glen Crash: Sheriff

Deputies responded to the 15700 block of 159th Street at 9:58 p.m. Wednesday for a two-vehicle crash.

Construction Continues On Bell Road In Homer Glen

Bell Road is under construction in several areas in Homer Glen, with one project wrapping up in November.

Fiddyment Creek Bridge Project Begins In Lockport

Work will take place along State Street, between Thornton Street to New Avenue, the City said.

Lockport Police Join Labor Day Traffic Safety Campaign

The campaign will run from Aug. 15 through the early morning hours of Sept. 2.

Annual Roadwork, Water Main Work Starts In Lockport

Work will take place on 11th Street from State Street and Garfield Street, and on Hamilton Street from 12th Street to 11th.

Ninth Street Bridge In Lockport Back Open Monday Morning After Crash

One of the drivers was taken to the hospital with minor injuries, police said.

Motorcyclist In ICU After 9th Street Bridge Crash In Lockport: Cops

A 61-year-old man has been charged with failure to yield, and leaving the scene, police said.

Ninth Street Bridge To Be Replaced Starting In Early 2029: IDOT

The high-level bridge, which crosses several waterways, was first constructed in 1971.

Semi-Truck Drives Off 159th Street In Lockport: Cops

Police said the initial crash investigation on Tuesday morning revealed the driver of the truck may have fallen asleep at the wheel.

Old 9th Street Railroad Crossing Closed Through Tuesday In Lockport

BNSF Railway is performing maintenance at the crossing.

Public Meeting Planned For Parker, Hadley Road Project

The public meeting will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on July 26 at Parker Road Bible Church, 18512 Parker Road, in Mokena.

Bell Road Project Continues, Intersection Roadwork Starts Next Spring

Roadwork at the intersection of Bell and 143rd is expected to start in spring of 2024.

Surveys Being Done In Parker, Hadley, 167th Street Study

The study for this project is in its beginning stages, and the Will County Department of Transportation will hold opportunities for input.

Ninth Street Resurfacing Begins April 24

The resurfacing will require intermittent daytime lane closures.

Construction, Improvements Begin On Ninth Street In Lockport

The improvement project will begin on April 17, along Ninth Street from just west of Canal Street to just east of Read Street.

Bell Road Widening Project Continues

After the project is completed, Bell Road will have two lanes of traffic in both the northbound and southbound directions.

19-Year-Old Dies In Motorcycle Crash In Joliet

A 19-year-old from Lockport died in a crash on Route 53 on Monday, according to the coroner's office.

Part Of 167th Street Will Close For Pedestrian Tunnel Construction

The closure, which begins July 5, will be located where the path and the road intersect with Interstate 355.

Lockport Police Ramping Up Seat Belt Enforcement During May Campaign

The annual Click It Or Ticket campaign runs until May 31 in advance of the Memorial Day holiday when traffic on Illinois highways picks up.

IDOT Work On Lockport's 9th Street Bridge To Begin In May, Close Lanes

The work on the stretch of the bridge between Illinois 53 and Old 9th Street will require lane closures and will run through early December.

Traveling This Thanksgiving? Check Gas Prices In HG, Lockport

Gas prices are at a seven-year high this turkey day. Before you travel, see how much you can expect to pay at the pump.

Best Times To Get Out Of HG, Lockport For Thanksgiving 2021

Thanksgiving travel is expected to rebound to pre-pandemic levels. Planning ahead to get out of town will help you avoid any delays.

Pedestrian Killed In Lockport Crash: Coroner

A man from Joliet was hit on Division Street in Lockport.

Lockport, Homer Glen Residents Encouraged To Explore Via Metra

For the next four Saturdays, Metra is offering two outbound and two inbound trains along the historic Heritage Corridor Line.

Railroad Crossing Gates Malfunctioning At Ninth, State

Police advised avoiding the crossing if possible, due to traffic congestion.​

I-55 Lane Closures Make Way For Travel, Freight Improvements

Construction as part of the Rebuild Illinois project is continuing in Will County starting at 9 p.m. Sunday.

IDOT To Open Lanes In Will County To Reduce 4th Of July Traffic

To minimize the expected congestion over the weekend, IDOT is halting non-emergency closures, but drivers should still expect some closures.

Streetscape Improvement Construction Begins Wednesday In Lockport

The work starting Wednesday will take place on Ninth Street between State and Hamilton streets, the city said.

Traveling This 4th Of July? Check Homer Glen-Lockport Gas Prices

Gas prices are at a seven-year high this Independence Day. Before you travel, see how much you can expect to pay at the pump.

4th Of July Travel: Best Time To Get Out Of Homer Glen, Lockport

Independence Day travel is expected to reach pre-pandemic levels as more than 47 million people take to U.S. roads and skies this year.

Resurfacing, Streetscaping Begins In Lockport After 4th Of July

Construction will happen on State Street between 10th and 11th streets.

Ninth Street Bridge Reopened After Ice Accumulation

The bridge reopened after IDOT salted the roadway and the bridge was de-iced, a Nixle alert from Lockport Police said.

Bell Road Resurfacing Begins In Homer Glen

The Will County Department of Transportation will begin resurfacing the Bell Road bridge across Long Run Creek starting Aug. 3.

Ninth Street Railroad Crossing Closing For Construction

The closure will begin at 9 a.m. July 20 and the crossing will reopen by the evening on July 24.

Fatal Motorcycle Crash: Man, 21, Killed In Homer Glen

The man was pronounced dead just before 10:30 a.m. Saturday.

Construction On Section Of Route 6 Begins May 4

There has been issues with seasonal flooding on Route 6 so IDOT will widen and raise this section of road to correct and increase drainage.

143rd Street At I-355 Closed Due To Accident

Drivers should avoid the area, and should use 151st Street as an alternate route.

One Seriously Injured In Ambulance, Car Crash: State Police

The ambulance rolled on its side, and a Passat was pushed across all lanes and its driver partially ejected, police said.

159th Street Opening To Four Lanes In Homer Glen

Improvements will continue to be completed and daytime rolling lane closures will be used when necessary.